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Lodi NJ, American Legion Post 136 Commander Francis Carrasco is humbled to announce that The Doughboy Foundation (doughboy.org), has chosen Post 136 and its namesake, World War I Private Joseph M. Lane, to be honored with the playing of TAPS starting tomorrow, April 30 at 5pm, and continuing through Saturday, May 4 at 5pm, at the National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C. The playing of TAPS, our national song of remembrance, will commemorate the U.S. Army service and ultimate sacrifice of Joseph M. Lane. The events will be live-streamed on YouTube only. Members of The Lane Family have been notified by the post.
“Our Post leaders were very surprised when The Doughboy Foundation reached out to us a few weeks ago to advise us,” said Commander Carrasco. “Confirmation of the exact dates was received just today and to have an honor like this bestowed on us is outstanding. We are so thankful. It’s important to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in The Great War… World War I, and in all wars.”
Tune in to the live stream on You Tube https://www.youtube.com/ c/TheDoughboyFoundation each day at 5pm.
Joseph Michael Lane was born to Patrick and Bridget Lane at 179 Union Street, Lodi, New Jersey on February 1, 1895. He was baptized at Lodi’s St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church on February 10 of that year. Joseph grew up to be a carpenter and was employed by United Piece & Dye Works, as were his parents. He registered for the first U.S. draft for World War 1 on June 5, 1917, and was inducted at Ridgewood, NJ on September 19, 1917. He did his basic training at Camp Dix (later Fort Dix), and was assigned to Battery C of the 308th Field Artillery, 78th Division, September 19, 1917 – May 16, 1918; and Supply Company 308th Field Artillery to March 4, 1919. His units’ engagements in France were: Toul Sector Defensive; St. Mihiel Offensive; Major Operations: Suippe, Moselle (Marvey Sector) Offensive, Meuse-Argonne Offensive; Major Operation: Grand Pre Offensive. Joseph served overseas from May 27, 1918 to his death from broncho pneumonia (most likely from mustard gassing) on March 4, 1919. He is buried at Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial, Suresnes, Departement des Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France, France.
American Legion Post 136 is named in honor of Joseph M. Lane, a Lodi boy who made the ultimate sacrifice in World War 1. Since its first organizational meeting on in 1919, Post 136 has been serving the community, state and nation for 105 years.
The American Legion is the largest wartime veterans service organization with nearly 2 million members and more than 12,000 posts in communities throughout America. Established by an act of Congress in 1919, The American Legion was instrumental in getting the original GI Bill and the PACT Act through Congress, and the creation of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The organization supports current military personnel and veterans, sponsors American Legion Baseball, Boys State, oratorical contests and other activities for youth, and advocates for the adoption of a constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. flag.
The mission of The Doughboy Foundation is to “Keep Faith With The American Doughboy.”
Since the organization’s inception in 2013, working in partnership with the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission, The Doughboy Foundation has played a key role in envisioning, building, and now enhancing our nation’s new World War I Memorial in Washington, DC through the sounding of daily TAPs at the Memorial, by expanding access to the Memorial via mobile apps, by organizing signature events, and by presenting Stories of Service that encourage learning about America’s pivotal role in the war that changed the world. Through the generous support of many organizations and individuals, the Doughboy Foundation will continue its mission of stewardship for the National World War I Memorial and the remembrance of all those who served and sacrificed in World War I.
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God bless all of military who have and are served/serving in keeping us safe!
This is Honor Military Month! This is great. God Bless our military. Do children in school know this! I think not!
They’re too busy deciding which gender they will be.