1919The American Legion called its first meeting.People and Communities, Government and Public Service, Military, Local Organizations

On July 12, 1919, the charter for the Gloucester chapter of the American Legion was granted with the designation of Post No. 3. It was named after Captain Lester S. Wass, who died leading his men in battle near Vierzy, France in July 1918. The post immediately helped war veterans apply for $100 state bonuses. By November 1920, they had acquired the former Town Hall on Washington Street.