Chester P Tuttle Post 279, located in Auburn, MA, is a patriotic veterans organization that was chartered by Congress in 1919. Named after a WWI patriot, the post focuses on providing service to veterans, servicemembers, and communities. With a membership of over 2.4 million in 14,000 posts worldwide, the post holds monthly meetings and offers various services and activities for its members.
The post's namesake, Chester P Tuttle, was born in Needham, MA, and moved to Auburn in 1909. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1917 and served in France, where he was wounded during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. After his death, his remains were returned to Auburn for burial at Hillside Cemetery. The post honors his memory and continues to carry out the mission of the American Legion.
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