The Lufkin Nacogdoches chapter of the
Vietnam Veterans of America is one of newest Texas chapters. It
was officially chartered in October, 2003. The chapter is comprised
of Vietnam era veterans from Lufkin, Nacogdoches and the surrounding
area. The chapter is committed to supporting veterans rights in
the area and in honoring Vietnam veterans and the veterans of all
American conflicts.
The chapter is fortunate to have members
representing all services and has two Vietnam veteran nurses as
members. Membership is open to all
military veterans of the Vietnam era. Interested veterans can
contact Mike Bishop or
Tom Harris.
Chapter 931 meetings are held once a month at
7 PM on the second Thursday. The meetings alternate
between the DAV hall in Lufkin and a location in Nacogdoches
that will be decided soon. Call 936.639.1113 for meeting
information.
A DD Form 214 is required for membership and
the annual dues is $20.00. All Vietnam Veterans and
Vietnam Era Veterans are welcome.
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Chapter News
The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 931
of Lufkin/Nacogdoches hosted a memorial ceremony on May 30th at
the Nacogdoches County Court House.
Read more about it. They also held an Anniversary Commemoration of
the end of the Vietnam War, on April 30 at Lufkin City Hall. The
ceremony was in honor of Vietnam veterans and families of the 28
area servicemen who died in Vietnam. The Ceremony was a great
success and well attended. |
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