American Legion Harrisburg Post 472 Houston, Texas
We are the only active veteran post within the Houston I-610 loop, ideally located on the east side of downtown.
Our mission is to assist Veterans, their families and the community. We are few but dedicated to continous service.
If you have proudly served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard, we are asking that you assist us in increasing our Memorial Honor Guard Detail.
We do this because we believe that every Veteran and their family should be presented with a time honored tradition.
More details are under our Service Section.
2022 - 2023 Election Results Are In
Appointments will be posted soon. Congratulations to the new Officials and thank you to all for your dedicated service over the past years.
Knowledge is power
The American Legion Harrisburg Post 472 is proud to announce that the Mario Gallegos Sr. Scholarship - 2022 is now open to applicants.
Deadline for package submition is: 1 August 2022.
Click on the photo to download the Scholarship application and to submit your complete package . Please contact us if you have any questions.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy independence day july 4th, 1776
On this day, know what you are celebrating. A day in which we commerate our Declaration of Independence from the monarch of Britain, King George III. 246 years ago, the Thirteen Colonies declared their freedom, united and began independent their states.
"Click below to view "The Declaration of Independence - Dramatic Reading"
Happy 247th Birthday
June 14, 1775 - On this date, the U.S. Army was created from an all volunteer group to fight the Revolutionary War. This branch of the military is now the largest and revered world wide.
16 US Presidents have served in the US Army
02 in the Army National Guard
Be sure to say, "Happy Birthday, Soldier" to any U.S. Army member .
- Today in History...
American Legion Post 472 Mario Gallegos Sr. Scholarship Golf Classic - 2022
We would like to give a huge Texas Size "Thank You" to all those that participated in this years, long awaited, golf classic. Special Thanks go Isreal "Izzy" Gomez, Pasadena Municipal Golf Course and the American Legion Post 472 members that kept the drinks cold, the hot dogs warm, the mixed drinks flowing and the day enjoyable. The funds raised are invested into our future LEADERS through college scholarships. Thank you! (click the photo)
Contact Us
"For God and Country"
7599 Avenue C
Houston, Texas 77012
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