Veterans of Foreign Wars  Post 7392

History Post 7392

The Whitehead-Muzzall Post 7392 was established on May 12 1946. The Post was named for two fallen comdares from WWII, both were members of the Army Air Corps.

The Post location has been moved several times over the years. At one time, the post was located in an old church on what is now the corner of Whidbey and Heller ( by the city water tower). Later the members constructed a building on Midway Blvd in Oak Harbor. The building is now a Veterinary Hospital. Don Dunn, a long time member, says someone from Mt.Vernon came here and dug the well and did it for free. The outbuilding is still standing. The cheif builder/designer was Mr. Ken Seebeck. When the volunteers interest wained Ken quit,and eventually the building was sold for $7000.

The Post occupied several temporary locations around Oak Harbor, including sharing the barn still occupied by the FLeet Reserve. Finally, the decision was made to purchase some land and construct a permanent Post. The present site with campgrounds occupies almost 10 acres.  Copeland Lumber was closing their facilities in Penn Cove around this time so the club got a good deal on the lumber. The membership also bought up other materials which were sold to help pay for the construction. We moved to our present location in 1969 and received a Liquor license in 1970.

The picture below shows construction in 1968, generously provided by Past Commander Don Dunn.

Current Photo of Post

Other construction completed over the years includes new restrooms, an oak bar, full mirrors and a 15 site recreational vehilce campground. Comrades Glenn Vanhorn and Phil McGarr were instrumental in planning and completing the facility. Each vehicle site has water and electricity. There are restrooms and an RV dump readily available. The post has an excellent picnic area in the campground. The "V" Dome has electricity and barbercue facilities. This is a perfect place for Post picnics, parties and a myriad of other functions.

Past Commander Cris Kinkel has filled two show cases with memorabilia some received from the families of the Post's namesakes. If you are in the area please stop in.

The Post maintains a small memorial area for remembering comrades and Lady Auxillary members.

This page was last updated 25 March, 2004 19:35

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