Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

E. S. Hamilton Post 9876

"Post 9876 History"

 

Original Chartered:     21 February 1952

Original Location:    Camp Zama, Japan

New Location:    Yokota, Japan following consolidation.

Commander-in-Chief:     Charles C. Ralls

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Chartered:     07 March 1981

Location:    Pattaya, Thailand

Commander-in-Chief:     Unreadable

Adjutant General:    Dickerson

Dated 7 March 1981, signed by Adjutant General Dickerson and Commander in Chief (Unreadable).

    

VFW Post 9876

District V

Department of Pacific Areas

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

 

     Hogs Breath Saloon                                                     TEL:  61 038 423-462

     148/78-79 Sukhumvit Road                                         E-Mail: ricksbar@cscoms.com

     (Soi Batman)                                                                   (Adjutant)

     Pattaya City, Chonburi, 20260, Thailand                  E-mail: vfw9876@hotmail.com

                                                                                                 (Post Officers)

                                                                                                  WEB Site: www.vfwpost9876.org

  

 The following represents the Post 9876 History with change (3) incorporated.  This supersedes the Post history dated 17 May 2007  (all change (3) entries are underlined).
Notes:  (1)  This history is written in the order of the Post Commander's year (July-June) vice the calendar year.
              (2)   Appendix A contains at list of Post 9876 Charter Members.
              (3)  Appendix B contains the names of Past Post/District Commanders
              (4)  Appendix C contains information on previous 9876 numbered Posts
              (5)  Appendix D contains brief information on Post 10275, Pattaya and Post 2054, Samaesan
              (6)  Appendix E contains information on the Post namesake E.S. Hamilton.
 
After several defunct Posts in Japan (see Appendix C), the number 9876 was reassigned once again, this time to the new Post at Pattaya Beach, Thailand.  The initial meeting of the Thailand VFW Post 9876 was held at Yow's Coffee Shop, Soi 6, Pattaya City on 7 March 1981.  Following institution ceremonies, the meeting was conducted by District V Commander Jack De Mello.  Post officers were elected/appointed and installed by the District V Commander:
 
March - June 1981
Commander:  Felix J. Bunac, Jr
Senior Vice Commander:  Richard Snell                                                                             
Junior Vice Commander:
 -  It was decided to name the Post E.S. Hamilton, VFW Post 9876.  Comrade Elmer Stearl
Hamilton, MGSGT, USMC (Ret), he preferred the initials E.S., was a member of the deactivated Post 10275 in Pattaya City.  More information about Comrade Hamilton is available in the new Appendix E.
 - It was decided that the meeting place would be Yow's Coffee Shop at 1100 on the first Saturday of each month. 
 - A special meeting was held on 28 March, District V Commander Jack De Mello transferred to Post 9876 from Post 9951, Bangkok.
 - The April General Membership Meeting was held on 4 April.  Twelve members were present.
 - The May General Membership Meeting was held on 2 May.  Due to the absence of Commander Bunac, Senior Vice Commander Snell chaired the meeting.
 - In May, Post members attended the District V meeting at Korat.  The District V meeting was hosted by the Karl W. Richter Memorial 10217.  This was the initial District V meeting attended by Post members.
 - The June General Membership Meeting was held on 6 June.  Burt Nestle, Post 9951, was a guest.
 - The Post ordered US and VFW flags from the VFW catalog.  VFW stationery was ordered locally.
 
1981 - 1982
Commander: Felix J. Bunac, Jr
Senior Vice Commander: Richard Snell
Junior Vice Commander: George Anderson
 - Post Charter Member Clarence Akai passed away in August.  His ashes were scattered at sea.
 - The October General Membership Meeting was held on 10 October.  Dave Jones, Post unknown, was a guest.
 - On 14 November, Post members attended the District V meeting in Bangkok.  The District V meeting was hosted by C.L. Elms Post 9951.
 - Post Charter Member Robert Crane passed away in Seattle, Washington on 17 November.
 - The December General Membership Meeting was held on 12 December.   Junior Vice Commander Anderson chaired the meeting in the absence of Commander Bunac and Senior Vice Commander Anderson.
 - The January General Membership Meeting was held on 9 January.   Junior Vice Commander Anderson chaired the meeting in the absence of Commander Bunac and Senior Vice Commander Anderson.  The E.S. Hamilton, Post 9876 Charter was received from National.
 - Past District V Commander and Post Charter Member Jack De Mello, SMGT, USAF passed away on 19 January.  Post members from both Post 9876 and Post 9951 attended the burial services at St Nickolaus Cemetery in Pattaya..
 - The Post hosted the District V meeting on 13 February.  The meeting was held at Dick's Place in Pattaya. This was the initial District V meeting the Post hosted.
 - Post decals were ordered.
 - In April, Post Charter Member Comrade Robert Sisk was killed in Jakarta, Indonesia.  His ashes were scattered at sea..
 - The Post placed an advertisement in the 1982 Convention Book.
 - Post members attended the District V meeting at Udorn, Thailand on 8 May.  The District V meeting was hosted by AFTN Memorial Post 10249.
 
1982 - 1983
Commander:  Jean L. Bingham
Senior Vice Commander:  Cecil Edge
Junior Vice Commander:  John Moore
 - In August the Post meeting place was moved to the Pattaya Palace Hotel.
  - On 31 October, the Post sponsored a Beach Party for members and their families at the YMCA Beach.
 - In November,  the Post meeting place was moved to the Regent Marina Hotel.
 - Commander Jean Bingham was appointed a National Aide de Camp
 - The December General Membership Meeting was held at the Regent Marina Hotel.
 - On 15 January, the Post sponsored a party for members and their families.  The party was held at the home of Senior Vice Commander Edge.  Numerous Comrades and their families donated side dishes.
 - On 5 February, the February General Membership Meeting was held at the Regent Marina Hotel. Membership stood at 38.
 - The May General Membership Meeting was held at the Regent Marina Hotel on 11 May.
 - On 21 May the Post hosted the District V Meeting at the Regent Marina Hotel.  Following the District Meeting the Post held a cook cut, at the home of Senior Vice Commander Edge, for attendees, families and supporters
 
1983 - 1984  
Commander:  Jean L. Bingham
Senior Vice Commander:  Cecil Edge
Junior Vice Commander:  John Moore
 - Post members holding District V position for the 83-84 year:
   Jean Bingham - Commander
   Cecil Edge - Surgeon
 - The July General Membership Meeting was held at the home of Comrade Snell.
  - In September, the Post hosted a party for members and their families at the home of Comrade Mike Loftus.
 - The October General Membership Meeting was held at Shakey Pete's Place, Pattaya City
 - The Post had a Memorial Service for Post Charter member Oron Smith on 24 October.  Comrade Smith passed away 24 September in Pleasant Hills, CA.
 - Post members attended the District V Meeting at Udorn on 19 November.  The District V meeting was hosted by AFTN Memorial Post 10249.
 - On 2 November, the November General Membership Meeting was held a the home of Comrade Edge.
 - On 7 December, the December General Membership Meeting was held at the home of Senior Vice Commander  Edge.
 - Department pins were offered for sale at the February meeting.  The meeting was held on 15 February at the home of Senior Vice Commander Edge. 
   *  Three members of the Karl W. Richter Post 10217 were present.
   *  The Post purchased a wreath for John R. Woodfin, Post 9951
   *  The Post donated $25 to the VFW National Home.
   *  The Post purchased $45 of Buddy Poppies
 - The Post received a Certificate of Appreciation for support to the National Home, dated 15 March 1984.
 - On 4 March, Post members attended the District V Meeting in Bangkok.  The District Meeting was hosted by C.I Elms Post 9951.
   *  Post membership stood at 41.
 - The Post raffled a cypress clock brought back from the States by Commander Bingham.  The Clock Raffle brought in B3,180.
  - The March General Membership Meeting was held on 14 March at the at the home of Senior Vice Commander Edge. 
   *  The Post took a $45 advertisement in the Department Convention Book.
   *  Membership stood at 42
 - At the April General Membership Meeting it was decided to change the meeting time/date to 1100 on the first Wednesday of each month and meet at Senior Vice Commander Edge's Home until further notice
 - In April, the Post sold hot dogs and hamburger at the Pattaya Water Festival.  Comrades utilized Comrades Adams Bar.
 - The May General Membership Meeting was held on 10 May,  Comrade Burt Nestle, Post 9951 was a guest.
 - The District V meeting was held on 19 May in Bangkok.  It was hosted by the C.L. Elms Post 9951.
 - On 21 June, Post Membership stood at 49, with 25 of those being Life Members.
 
1984 - 1985
Commander:  Jean L. Bingham
Senior Vice Commander:  Cecil Edge
Junior Vice Commander:
 - Post members holding District V position for the 84-85 year:
   Jean Bingham - Commander
 - A Post 4th of July Picnic, for members and their families, was held at the home of Senior Vice Commander Edge.
 - In July, the Post decided to sponsor Dart and Bowling Teams in the upcoming leagues.  Each member of both teams were given a Post Shirt to wear while competing.
 - The August General Membership Meeting was held on 8 August at the home of Senior Vice Commander Edge.  Senior Vice Commander Edge chaired the meeting in the absence of Commander Bingham.
 - On 11 November,  Veterans Day was remembered and a picnic was held at the YMCA Beach Area.
 - On 12 January, the Post hosted the District V meeting at the Carlton Hotel.
 - Post Charter member Richard Nickerson passed away on 30 January in California.
 - In February, the Post donated $25 to the VFW National Home.
 - The Post joined with Post 9951, Bangkok in the sponsorship of a Voice of Democracy (VOD) participant.
 - The August General Membership Meeting was held on 8 August.  Guests included Comrades George and Vileo from Post 9951.
 - Comrade Dick Vileo installed the Post 1985-1986 year officers at a Special meeting on 28 April.
 - The Post voted for Comrade Anderson to carry the Post delegate votes at the District V Convention.
 - The Post voted for Commander Bingham to carry the Post delegate votes at the Department and National Conventions.
 - On 11-12 May, Post members attended the District V Meeting at Korat.  The District Meeting was hosted by Karl W. Richter Post 10217.
 - On 30 May, the Post held a Memorial Day Observance at the Pattaya Catholic Cemetery.
 - In June, the Post achieved 100% in Membership.
 
1985 - 1986
Commander:  Cecil Edge/George Anderson/Robert Clark
Senior Vice Commander:  George Anderson/Robert Clark/Richard Snell
Junior Vice Commander:  Robert Clark/Vacant/Vacant
 - A Post 4th of July celebration and picnic was held at the home of Senior Vice Commander   Edge.
 - The July General Membership Meeting was held on 10 July.  Comrade Reynolds, Post 10217 was a guest.  The Post meeting time/date was changed to 1600 on the second Wednesday.
 - In August, the Post donated two T-shirts and three golf balls to the Pattaya Sports Club to be given as prizes in the weekly Golf Tournament.
 - Post members attended the burial services for Comrade Bill Marston at Wat Chaimongkon, on 7 October.
 - The Post hosted the District V Meeting on 12 October.
 - The December General Membership Meeting was held on 11 December.   District V Quartermaster Jim Coons and Comrade Reynolds, Post 10217 were guests. 
    *  Due to the sale of Comrade Edge's home, the Post Meeting was moved to the Suthep Restaurant on Back Road.
    *  Commander Edge resigned and SVC Anderson assumed duties as Commander.
 - On 11 January, Post members attended the District V Meeting in Bangkok.  The District Meeting was hosted by C.I Elms Post 9951.
 - On 11 February, Commander Anderson resigned and Comrade Clark, moved up to assumed the Commander position.  Due to a number of resignations a discussion was held as to whether to keep the Post operating or not.  It was decided to try to hold a Post meeting on 12 March.
 - At the General Membership Meeting on 12 March, Comrade Snell was elected as Post Senior Vice Commander.  District V Officers, Comrades Vileo, George and Coons were present at the meeting.
 - A Post advertisement  was placed in the Bon Chang Rotary Directory.
 - At the May General Membership Meeting, held on 7 May, Past Commander Jean Bingham chaired the meeting in the absence of the top three chairs.  The Post voted for Comrade Bingham to carry the Post delegate votes at the District V, Department and National Conventions.
 - On 18 May, Post members attended the District V Meeting in Korat.  The District Meeting was hosted by Karl W. Richter Post 10217.
 - The Post observed Memorial Day with a wreath laying at Pattaya Catholic Cemetery.
 - On 11 June, Past Post Commander Bingham installed Post officers for the 1986-1987 year.
 
1986 - 1987
Commander:  Sammie E. Stockton
Senior Vice Commander:  Robert E. Clark
Junior Vice Commander:  Peter Crerand
 - Post members holding District V position for the 86-87 year:
   Jean Bingham - Chaplain
- On 12 July, Post members attended the District V Meeting in Udorn.  The District Meeting was hosted by AFTN Memorial Post 10249.
   *  Post membership stood at 48 (100%)
   *  The Post received a District V Award for  furthering the aims of the VFW.
 - On 11 October, the Post hosted the District V meeting at Krua Suthep Restaurant in Pattaya. Following the meeting the Post hosted a buffet luncheon, at Villa Lamai, for attendees, families and supporters.
 - The November General Membership Meeting was held at Frank's Restaurant due to construction at the Suthep Restaurant.
 - The December General Membership Meeting held on 10 December.  Senior Vice Commander Clark chaired the meeting in the absence of Commander Stockton.
 - In January,  the Post placed an advertisement in the Rotary Golf Tournament Booklet.
 - The February General Membership Meeting held on 11 February.  Junior Vice Commander Crerand chaired the meeting in the absence of Commander Stockton and Senior Vice Commander Clark.  Department of Pacific Areas Junior Vice Commander Dick Vileo and District V Commander Jones were in attendance.   Department Junior Vice Commander Vileo presented the Post with the Post Life Membership Perpetual Charter.
 - In March, the Rotary Club thanked the Post for assistance rendered  in the Rotary Golf Book and Tournament.
 - The April General Membership Meeting held on 15 April.  Junior Vice Commander Crerand chaired the meeting in the absence of Commander Stockton and Senior Vice Commander Clark.  Department of Pacific Areas Commander O'Dowd, Department Junior Vice Commander Dick Vileo and District V Commander Jones were in attendance.
   *  Comrade Balboni was elected to carry delegate votes for the District V Convention.                  
   *  Comrade Bingham was elected to carry delegate votes for the Department and National VFW Conventions.  District V Convention.
 - The June General Membership Meeting held on 10 June.  Junior Vice Commander Crerand chaired the meeting in the absence of Commander Stockton and Senior Vice Commander Clark.
   *  The Post purchased a wreath for Comrade Hackett, who passed away in Korat.
  
1987 - 1988
Commander:  Robert H. Baloni
Senior Vice Commander: Benjamin W. Mueller
Junior Vice Commander: Peter B. Crerand
 - Post members attended the District V Meeting at the Chareon Hotel in Udorn on 11 July.  The District V Meeting was sponsored by AFTN Memorial Post 10249.
 - In September, a permanent sign was put up at the Suthep Restaurant announcing Post meeting time/date.
 - On 10 October, the Post hosted the District V Meeting.  The meeting was held at Comrade Mueller's Villa Lamai.  Food and refreshments were available after the meeting.
   *  Post membership stood at 44 (31 Life Members, 13 Annual) or 92%
 - In December, the Post donated $50 to the National Korean War Veterans Memorial Fund.
 - Post members attended the District V Meeting in Korat on 16 January.  The District V Meeting was sponsored by Karl W. Richter Post 10217
 - The Post made a $25 donation to the Department Convention.  The Department Convention will be held Bangkok in June 1987.
 - In February, the Post started a clothing drive for the poor.
 - On 13-14 February, utilizing the VFW Trailer, the Post sold hamburgers and hotdogs at a local softball tournament held just off Sukhumvit Road
 - The March General Membership Meeting held on 7 March.  Senior Vice Commander Mueller chaired the meeting in the absence of Commander Baloni.
   *  The Post placed an advertisement in the Rotary Golf Tournament Booklet and a full page advertisement was placed in the Department Convention Book.
 - The April General Membership Meeting held on 13 April.  Senior Vice Commander Mueller chaired the meeting in the absence of Commander Baloni.
   *  Comrade Bingham was elected to carry delegate votes for the District V, Department and National VFW Conventions. 
 - On 16-17 April, Post members attended the District V Convention in Bangkok.  The District V Convention was hosted by C.L. Elms Post 9951.  Comrade Bingham elected Commander District V.
 - On 30 April, membership stood at 46, with 31 Life Members.
 - The May General Membership Meeting held on 11 May.  Senior Vice Commander Mueller chaired the meeting in the absence of Commander Balboni.
 - The Post observed Memorial Day with laying of a wreath at the Pattaya Catholic Cemetery.
 - The June General Membership Meeting held on 8 June.  Senior Vice Commander Mueller chaired the meeting in the absence of Commander Balboni.
 
1988 - 1989
Commander:  Benjamin W. Mueller
Senior Vice Commander: John Moore
Junior Vice Commander: Peter Crerand
 - Post members holding District V positions for the 88-89 year:
   Jean Bingham - Commander
 - On 9 July, the Post hosted the District V Meeting.  The District V Meeting was held at the Villa Lamai, with food and refreshments following the meeting.
 - The July General Membership Meeting was held 13 July.  Junior Vice Commander Crerand chaired the meeting in the absence of Commander Mueller and Senior Vice Commander Moore.  Post member, District V Commander Jean Bingham was a guest at the meeting.
   *  Membership stood at 50 (104% of last year's total). 
   *  District V Commander Bingham presented the Post a Letter of Appreciation and Certificate for the Post donation to National Korean War Veterans Memorial Fund.
   *  The Post meeting time was changed from 1000 to 1100.
 - At the November General Membership Meeting membership stood at 106.25% of last years total.  Post member, District V Commander Jean Bingham was a guest at the meeting.
 - The December General Membership Meeting was held 14 December.   Post member, District V Commander Jean Bingham was a guest at the meeting.
   *  The Post donated $25 to the National Korean War Veterans Memorial Fund, and $25 to the Department Scholarship Fund.
   *  The Post took a $50 advertisement in the Department Convention Book.
 - In January, the Post co-sponsored the Voice of Democracy (VOD) participant with Post 10249.   - Post members attended the District V meeting in Bangkok on 14 January.  The District V Meeting was sponsored by C.L. Elms Post 9951.
 - The April General Membership Meeting was held 12 April.   Post member, District V Commander Jean Bingham was a guest at the meeting.
   *  Comrades Moore or Balboni were elected to carry Post delegate votes for the District V Meeting in Korat. 
   *  District V Commander Bingham was elected to carry Post delegate votes for the Department and National VFW Conventions. 
   *  The Post received a District V Letter of Appreciation for a job  Well Done on the District Meeting.
 - On 13-14 May, Post members attended the District V meeting in Korat.  The District V Meeting was sponsored by Karl W. Richter Post 10217.
 - The Post held a Memorial Day Observance at the Pattaya Catholic Cemetery on 30 May.
  - The June General Membership Meeting was held 18 June.  Junior Vice Commander Crerand chaired the meeting in the absence of Commander Mueller and Senior Vice Commander Moore.  Post member, District V Commander Jean Bingham was a guest at the meeting.
 
1989 - 1990
Commander: Benjamin W. Mueller
Senior Vice Commander:  John Moore
Junior Vice Commander: Peter Crerand
 - The Post donated $25 to the Department Scholarship Fund.
  - The Post donated $25 and joined with Post 9951 in participating the Voice of Democracy (VOD) Program.
 - Post Charter member Henry Jefferies passed away on 5 May in Compton, CA.
 - Post members attended the District V Meeting at the S.P. Hotel in Korat on 13 May.  The District V Meeting was sponsored by Karl W. Richter Post 10217.
 
1990 - 1991
Commander: Benjamin W. Mueller
Senior Vice Commander:  John  Moore
Junior Vice Commander:  Jean Bingham
 - In 1990, the Post meeting place was moved to Shakey Pete's Place on Soi Batman, near Sukhumvit Road.
 
1991 - 1992
Commander: John  Moore
Senior Vice Commander:  Jean Bingham
Junior Vice Commander:
 - Post members holding District V position for the 91-92 year:
   Jean Bingham - Chaplain and Inspector
 - Post Charter member Benjamin Breazeale passed away on 10 October 1991.  His ashes were scattered at sea.
 - Post members attended the District V meeting in Bangkok on 2 May.  The District V Meeting was sponsored by C.J. Elms VFW Post  9951. 
 - On 22 June, the Post received a Certificate of Appreciation from the National VFW for participation in Voice of Democracy (VOD) Program.
 
1992 - 1993
Commander:  Jean L. Bingham
Senior Vice Commander:
Junior Vice Commander:
 - Post members holding District V position for the 92-93 year:
   John Moore - Surgeon
   Orrin Thomas - Trustee 3 Year
- The Post hosted the District V meeting at the Diana Inn on 16 January.
   *  Post membership stood at 61, 103.4% of last years total.
- Post members attended the District V meeting in Bangkok on 17 April.  The District V Meeting was sponsored by C.J. Elms VFW Post  9951. 
   *  Post membership stood at 60, 102% of last years total.
 
1993 - 1994
Commander:  James A. Montgomery
Senior Vice Commander: Orrin Thomas
Junior Vice Commander:  John Moore 
 - Post members holding District V position for the 93-94 year:
   Jean Bingham - Inspector
   James Montgomery - Chaplain
   Orrin Thomas - Trustee Two Year
 - In July the Post meeting place was moved to the Diana Hotel/Green Bottle Restaurant on Second Road.
 - Post members attended the District V Meeting at the Sri Pattana Hotel in Korat on 17 July.  The District V Meeting was sponsored by Karl W. Richter Post 10217.
 - Past Post Commander Robert Balboni passed away on 2 August 1993.
 - Post members attended the District V Meeting VFW Post 10249 Post Home in Udorn on 21 October. The District V Meeting was sponsored by AFTN Memorial Post 10217.
 - The January General Membership Meeting was held 11 January.
    *  The Post donated a 100kg bag of rice to the Pattaya Drug Rehabilitation Center.  
 - Past District V Commander, Past Post Commander and Post Charter member Jean Bingham passed away on 13 January 1994.
 - The Post hosted the District V meeting at the Diana Inn on 15 January.
  - On 16 January, the Post conducted a VFW ceremony at Wat Nokius for Comrade Bingham.  The ceremony was attended by Post member, members of all Thailand Posts and District V officers.
- The February General Membership Meeting was held 8 February.
   *  The Bingham family donated various medical items including a wheel chair and crutches to the Post
 - Post members attended the District V meeting in Bangkok on 16 April.  The District V Meeting was sponsored by C.J. Elms VFW Post  9951. 
 - The Post was named an All State Post with Commander Montgomery being named as an All State Post Commander.
 - The June General Membership Meeting was held 14 June.
   *  The Post donated B1500 to the YMCA to support one year of school expenses for a needy child.
   *  The Post presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Diana Inn for  support during the VFW monthly meetings.  Flowers were presented to Miss Noi for her personally overseeing preparation for the meeting.
 
1994 - 1995
Commander:  Lemuel A. Douglas
Senior Vice Commander: Orrin Thomas
Junior Vice Commander: John Moore
- Post members holding District V position for the 94-95 year:
  James Montgomery - Chaplain
  L.A. Douglas - Surgeon
  John Moore - Trustee 3 Year/Officer of the Day
  Orrin Thomas - Trustee 1 Year
 - On 15 July, Commander Thomas, Senior Vice Commander Thomas, Quartermaster Montgomery and Comrade Estes attended the District V meeting held in Korat. The District V meeting was sponsored by Karl W. Richter Memorial Post 10217.
 - The September General Membership Meeting was held 13 September.  Senior Vice Commander Thomas chaired the meeting in the absence of Commander Douglas.
   *  The VFW trailer was moved from Comrade Mueller's Hotel and will be utilized at a Hash House Harriers Charity Barbecue.
- The October General Membership Meeting was held 13 October.
    *  A  Join VFW Post 9876" sign was put up in Comrade Larry Ferguson's Rancho Tehas Restaurant.
    *  The Hash House Harriers donated B500 to the Post for the use of the VFW trailer.   
 - Post members attended the District V meeting in Udorn on 15 October.  The District V Meeting was sponsored by AFTN Memorial VFW Post 10249.
  - The December General Membership Meeting was held 13 December.
     *  The Post donated $25 to the VFW National Home.
  - The January General Membership Meeting was held 10 January.
     *  The Post voted to put a 2 page ad in the VFW Charity Golf Tournament Program Book.
  - The Post hosted the District V meeting on 21 January at the Diana Inn.  The Department of Pacific Areas Commander E. Ralph Milward was in attendance.  A buffet luncheon was provided to District meeting attendees and supporters.
   *  Post membership stood at 64 (53 Life and 11 Annual).
 - On 22 January, the Post hosted a VFW Charity Golf Tournament at the Siam Golf Course and Country Club.  Over 100 golfers participated.
 - The February General Membership Meeting was held 14 February.
    *  Commander Douglas reported the Golf Tournament last month was a success.
    *  The Post Commander thanked Comrade Rogers for his donation of a Golf Bag with Clubs that were given away as a prize in the Tournament.
    *  The Post received a Certificate of Appreciation for the donation of sundry items to the Pattaya Orphanage.
 - The March General Membership Meeting was held 14 March.
    *  After discussion it was decided to loan the VFW Trailer to any charity event free of charge and put a fee of B500 fee per day usage in non charity events.
    *  The Post donated $25 to the National Golden Age Games for Handicapped Veterans.
 - The April General Membership Meeting was held 11 April.
    *  Comrade Montgomery was elected to carry Post votes at the District V Meeting
    *  Commander Douglas and Comrade Rogers supported the Pattaya Orphanage Soccer Cookout by manning the VFW cooking trailer in the afternoon.
    *  The Post voted to put a 2 page ad in the Department Convention Book.
 - The May General Membership Meeting was held 9 May.  Comrade Robert Ayers, Post 604 and Comrade Victor Ferrer, Post 11435 were guest at the meeting.
 - Comrade Ray Rogers 80th Birthday Celebration was held at the Siam Country Club with the Pattaya Sports Club Golf Tournament on 11 May.  Post members participated in the tournament.
 - The June General Membership Meeting was held 13 June.
    *  Quartermaster Montgomery reported that a total of B23,442 was raised at the VFW Golf Tournament held in January.  It was voted to give one half of the amount to the One Satang Society and one half to the Thai Veterans of Foreign Wars.
    *  The Post Officers for 1995-1996 were installed.
    *  The Post made a $20 donation to Post 2485 to be used to support the Clark Cemetery
 
1995 - 1996
Commander:   Orrin N. Thomas
Senior Vice Commander:  Thomas Downs
Junior Vice Commander:  Frederick J. Estes
 - Post members holding District V position for the 95-96 year:
  John Moore - Trustee 3 Year/Officer of the Day
  Orrin Thomas - Trustee 2 Year
 - Post members attended the District V Meeting at the All American Grill in Korat on 15 July.  The District V Meeting was sponsored by Karl W. Richter Post 10217. 
 - The August General Membership Meeting was held 8 August.
   *  The Post voted to donate B3000 to the YMCA in support of two needy children for the school year.  This amount was donated by Commander Thomas.
 - The September General Membership Meeting was held 12 September.
    *  The Post has presented 28 Certificates of Appreciation to sponsors in the January Golf Tournament.
 - The October General Membership Meeting was held 10 October.
    *  The Post presented an additional 23 Certificates of Appreciation to sponsors in the January Golf Tournament.  The total of Golf Tournament Certificates now stands at 51.
    *  The Post purchased a wreath for the burial of Mrs Tim Moore, wife of Comrade John Moore.
    *  The Post presented Mrs Sopin Theppajung and Mr Jaroon Kasemsantitham, owners of the Diana Inn, Certificates of Appreciation, with roses and wallets for permitting the Post to utilize the Diana Inn Conference Room for meetings.
 - Post members attended the District V meeting in Udorn on 21 October.  The District V Meeting was sponsored by AFTN Memorial VFW Post 10249.
 - The November General Membership Meeting was held 14 November.  The Post:
    *  donated a 50kg bag of rice to the Pattaya Orphanage
    *  donated $25 to the VFW National Home
    *  voted to sell the VFW Trailer to the Hash House Harriers for $300
    *  members were invited to a Thanksgiving Dinner at the home of Comrade Ray Rogers.
 - On 22 November, the Pattaya Orphanage presented the Post with a Certificate of Appreciation  for the donation of rice.
 - On 9 December, the Post membership stood at 70 (111.1% of last years total)
  - On 20 January the Post hosted the District V Meeting at the Diana Inn.  Department of Pacific Areas Commander Joe Carsley was in attendance.  Following the District Meeting the Post hosted a buffet luncheon, for attendees and VFW supporter.
    *  Post 2485, was in attendance at the meeting and buffet.
 - The February General Membership Meeting was held 13 February.  The Post:
    *  donated a 50kg bag of rice to the Pattaya Drug Rehabilitation Center
    *  donated  school supplies to the Pattaya Orphanage.
 - The March General Membership Meeting was held 12 March. 
    *  After an unsuccessful search for the One Satang Foundation, the Post voted to give the B11,250 to the Human Development Center in Bangkok.
 - Commander Thomas, a group of members and Veterans observed Loyalty Day.
- The May General Membership Meeting was held 14 May.  The Post:
    *  donated $25 to the VFW National Home
 - A quorum was not present to hold the 11 June meeting.
 
1996 - 1997
Commander:  Orrin N. Thomas/Frederick J. Estes
Senior Vice Commander:  Frederick J. Estes
Junior Vice Commander:  Charles E. Umstadter
 - Post members holding District V position for the 96-97 year:
   Orrin Thomas - Trustee 2 Year
   John Moore - Trustee 1 Year
 - The August General Membership Meeting was held 13 August.  The meeting time/date was changed to 1300 on second Wednesday of the month.
 - The September General Membership Meeting was held 11 September.
   * A plague was installed in the lobby of the Diana announcing the time and date of the VFW Meetings.
 - Post members attended the District V meeting in Udorn on 19 October.  The District V meeting was hosted by the AFTN Memorial Post 10249.
 - The November General Membership Meeting was held 13 November.  The Post:
   *  ordered VFW Lite-a-Bike and Lite-a- Trike Kits to support the National Program.
   *  presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Tourist Police for promoting driving safety.
   *  donated $25 to the VFW National Home.
   *  donated a 50kg bag of rice to the Pattaya Boy's Home.
 - The December General Membership Meeting was held 11 December.   Kermit Wages, William L. Johnson Post in Pontotoc, MO was a guest at the meeting.
  - Commander Thomas and Surgeon Downs made at US Flag Ceremony and Honor Presentation demonstration Boy Scouts at the Eastern Seaboard International School.
 - On 18 January the Post hosted the District V Meeting at the Diana Inn.  Department of Pacific Areas Commander Bob Zaher was in attendance.  Following the District Meeting the Post hosted a buffet luncheon, for attendees and VFW supporter.
 - In February, the Post donated a 50 kilo bag of rice to the Pattaya Orphanage
  - Post members attended the District V meeting in Bangkok on 19 April.  The District V Meeting was sponsored by C.J. Elms VFW Post  9951.  The Post reported:
   *  Post membership stood at 73 (57 Life Members, 15 Annual)
 - In May, Department records indicate the Post Membership stood at 68 (52 Life Member, 16 Annual) or 106.25%.
 - In June, Commander Thomas resigned and Senior Vice Commander Estes moved up to Commander.
 
1997 - 1998
Commander:  Frederick J. Estes
Senior Vice Commander:   Clarence Simms
Junior Vice Commander:
- Post members attended the District V meeting in Korat on 19 July.  The District V Meeting was sponsored by Carl W. Richter VFW Post 10217.
 - Post members attended the District V meeting in Udorn on 18 October.  The District V Meeting was sponsored by AFTN Memorial VFW Post 10249.
 - On 10 November, the Post membership stood at 57 (57 Life Member, 2 Annual) or 83.82% of last years total.
 - The Post hosted the District V meeting on 17 January.
 - At the District V meeting on 18 April. The Post reported:
   *   membership stood at 70 (57 Life Members, 13 Annual)
   *   a donation of  a 50 kilo bag of rice to the Pattaya Drug Rehabilitation Center
   *   it continues to distribute Lite a Trike and Lite a Bike kits in the Pattaya area
 
1998 - 1999
Commander:  Charles E. Umstadter
Senior Vice Commander: Craig Lewis
Junior Vice Commander:  Kenneth Carr
 - Post members attended the District V Meeting in Udorn on 17 October.  The District V Meeting was sponsored by AFTN Memorial Post 10249.
 - The Post hosted the District V meeting, on 16 January,  at the Diana Inn.
 - On 26 February, the Post membership stood at 75 (59 Life Member, 16 Continuous) or 107.14% last years total.
 - Post members attended the District V meeting in Bangkok on 17 April.  The District V Meeting was sponsored by C.J. Elms VFW Post  9951.   Department Senior Vice Commander Emory Russell was in attendance.