If you have any of these awards, you may join the VFW

Combat Action Badge

Combat Infantry Badge

Combat Medical Badge

Expeditionary

Spanish Campaign

Army of Cuban Occupation

Army of Puerto Rican Occupation

Philippine Campaign

China Campaign and China Relief Expedition

Army of Cuban Pacification

Cuban Pacification Navy

Mexican Service

First Nicaraguan Campaign

Haitian Campaign

Dominican Campaign

W.W. I Victory (with Clasp)

Army of Occupation of Germany

Second Nicaraguan Campaign

Yangtze Service

China Service

American Defense (with Clasp)

American Campaign (with Foreign Service)

Asiatic-Pacific Campaign

European-African-Middle Eastern

Army of Occupation of Germany-Italy-Austria-Korea-Japan Navy Occupation

Korean Service

Southwest Asia Service Medal

Marine Corps Expeditionary

Armed Forces Expeditionary

Combat Action

Vietnam Service

Kosovo Service Medal #1

Afghanistan Campaign Medal

Iraq Campaign Medal

Kosovo Service Medal #2

Korean Defense Service Medal

V.F.W. OBJECTIVES

Are fraternal, patriotic, historical and educational
To preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members
To assist worthy comrades
To perpetuate the memory and history of our dead,
and to assist their widows and orphans
To foster true patriotism
To maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom
And to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies, whomsoever
To maintain true allegiance to the government of the United States of America,
and fidelity to its constitution and laws.

"We Honor The Dead By Serving The Living"

VFW Post 4873

The Landrum VFW Post 4873 meets at their post in Landrum, SC, on the Second Thursday of the Month starting at 1900 hours.  All are welcome to attend.  Please feel free to drop by and join in.  Our post is at 408 South Shamrock Street, Landrum, SC.

Directions: If coming from I-26 proceed to the traffic light in the center of Landrum and turn LEFT. If coming from US-176, cross the tracks and enter town and at the FIRST traffic light in the center of down town turn RIGHT and proceed to the bottom of the hill. Turn to the RIGHT next to and before Foreign Car Clinic and proceed up the hill to the Post.

VFW Post 4873 was chartered in September, 1988. During the early days, members concentrated on acquiring a post home.  Once this was established, an identity as a viable community asset was created. 

Among many things this post does includes donations to youth activities and sponsoring the Voice of Democracy audio and the Patriot's Pen Essay Competition.  Also the Veterans in school classroom type of programs are sponsored by the VFW as well.

Since 1998, the Post Community Activities have gradually increased and now include:
    Visiting hospitalized veterans
    Placing flags on veterans graves on special occasions
    Holiday fruit baskets provided to senior citizens
    Honor Guard service at Veterans Funerals
    Various recycling projects

Some notable accomplishments over the past eight years include establishment of a Veterans Memorial in Landrum's Brookwood Park and Construction of a large gazebo providing a focal point of ongoing community activities, patriotic events, nature observations and meditation.

Completion of the nature trail is scheduled for October 2008.  Six picnic tables and two grills are complemented by a vast array of flowers and shrubs along with 13 bird houses and South Carolina Habitat Fence.

The entire facility was constructed by post members with private funding.  No tax payer money was involved in this project.  Area citizens are encouraged to utilize the facilities, free of charge.

Landrum was named most outstanding post in S.C. in 2005 and has been designated in six of the past seven years as an "All - State" post by the VFW Department of South Carolina.  Charles Robinette was named most outstanding new member for year 2007-2008.

This Post proudly sponsored Mrs. Gloria Coleman in the first VFW National Citizenship Teacher of the Year Competition.  A fifth grade teacher at O. P. Earle Elementary School, Mrs. Coleman was selected as the year 2000 National Winner, bringing honor and a cash award to herself, her school and South Carolina.  Ms. Bessie Fisher, representing Post 4873 was selected to be South Carolinas Nominee in the 2004 competition.  Mrs. Meredith Paige Moore Representing Post 4873 was selected to be South Carolinas Nominee in the 2006 competitions. (Middle School Category). Ms. Carolyn Kennedy, a fourth grade teacher at O. P. Earl Elementary School represented our post and was named National Teacher of the Year in 2008.

In the Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen Contest, several student entries sponsored by Post 4873, have received top district awards as well.  Mr. Forrest Rossi was judged 1st place in District #8 this year.  He advances to the state finals.  Forrest resides in Gowensville with brother Hunter and Parents William and Natalie Rossi.

Click Here for the Veterans Welcome Home Day Pictures

A veterans Recognition and a Welcome Home Day for Middle East Veterans
was organized and completed as part of the District 8 Picnic
held on October 22, 2005 at the Brookwood Park.

Veterans Memorial at Brookwood Park.
All pictures are clickable.

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Membership

Post rolls contained 91 members at the beginning of our new statistical year, July 1, 2008.  This is an increase of three  members over the previous year.  Our Membership Team is working hard to enroll veterans who are returning from the Middle East as well as previous conflicts.  If you know a veteran who may be eligible - please contact Jerry Tucker (457-4877) or Charlie Moore (457-4495) or any officer listed on below.

Landrum VFW Post 4873 Officers

Life Members  are shown in Blue Color

Trustees

VFW Post 4873, Landrum, South Carolina 29356
Guarding and serving the western perimeter of South Carolina

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Page Updated on
12/06/2008