American Legion Post 143 · Pembroke
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Arthur Briggs Church Post 143 · Chartered 1919
We get you. We’ve got you.
Since 1919, Post 143 has been where Pembroke's veterans gather, help one another, and show up for the town.
Our mission
"We are a veterans group that helps in the community and helps our fellow veterans."
At Arthur Briggs Church Post 143, we are dedicated to supporting veterans and their families in Pembroke, MA. Our mission is to uphold the ideals of patriotism, community service, and camaraderie among members.
What we do
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Monthly Post meeting
4th Wednesday · Bryantville Meeting House. New faces always welcome.
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Veteran get togethers
Monthly coffee and breakfast, harbor cruise, and other fun events.
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Ceremonial & remembrance
Memorial Day and Veterans Day observances, school assemblies, and town parades.
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Youth programs
Scout units, Boys State & Girls State, the State Trooper program, and three annual scholarships.
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Legion Baseball
Post 143 sponsors Pembroke's American Legion Baseball team each season.
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Community service
VA hospital events, community service, and much more.
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Post 143 in the news
When Boston 25's Zip Trip came to Pembroke, Post 143 was front and center. You'll also find us on WCVB and in the local papers — wherever Pembroke's veterans are making news.
Guests we've been proud to host
Post 143 has welcomed some remarkable Americans to Pembroke.
Jim IngargiolaIwo Jima veteran
Howard CarterTuskegee Airman
Gen. Joseph Dunford19th Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
Membership
All about joining
First year free
Your first year of membership at Post 143 is on us. After that, annual dues keep the national organization fighting for veterans' benefits.
Ask about joining →Who's eligible
Under the LEGION Act: any U.S. service member with at least one day of federal active duty since Dec 7, 1941, honorably discharged or still serving.
Details at legion.org →What you get
Monthly meetings and breakfasts, help navigating VA benefits, and a voice on veterans' issues locally and nationally.
What we do →Not sure?
Bring your DD-214 or just come to a meeting — we'll sort it out together. You don't need to be a member to attend.
Contact us →Contact
Get in touch
- Meeting location
- Bryantville Meeting House
32 School Street, Pembroke, MA 02359 - Commander
- Paul Dovell
- Vice Commander
- Paul McAuley