Welcome to American Legion Albert E. Schwab Post 555
Attention: Post 555 Members,
We would like to call a general meeting for all members to come and participate on Friday, January 24th at 6:00 pm at Post 555.
At this meeting we would like to generate any discussions about what events we want to have in 2025, how we can improve things in the post to make it better, what things could help bring back our members to the post.
This post has been at our location for many years, we have seen some ups & downs it would be wonderful if we can improve it once again.
Please try to make the meeting.
Thank You.
Tony Amezcua
Post 555 Commander
We would like to call a general meeting for all members to come and participate on Friday, January 24th at 6:00 pm at Post 555.
At this meeting we would like to generate any discussions about what events we want to have in 2025, how we can improve things in the post to make it better, what things could help bring back our members to the post.
This post has been at our location for many years, we have seen some ups & downs it would be wonderful if we can improve it once again.
Please try to make the meeting.
Thank You.
Tony Amezcua
Post 555 Commander
American Legion Albert E. Schwab Post 555 is located in beautiful Midway City, in the heart of Orange County, California. Our Post family includes Legionnaires, Auxiliary Unit 555, Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron, and American Legion Riders (ALR) Chapter 555.
Post 555 is also home to our extended family: Cub Scout Troop 4, 40/8 Orange Voiture 527, Marine Corps League MCAS El Toro Detachment #17, Pacific Coast Harley Owners Group, and The Corvette Club of Southern California.
Post 555 is also home to our extended family: Cub Scout Troop 4, 40/8 Orange Voiture 527, Marine Corps League MCAS El Toro Detachment #17, Pacific Coast Harley Owners Group, and The Corvette Club of Southern California.
OUR HISTORY
American Legion Post 555 was chartered in 1938. Later that year, the Auxiliary Unit 555 was also chartered. The American Legion Riders Chapter 555 was formed and chartered in 2007, and finally the SAL Squadron formed in 2011.
Our Post building was purchased from Standard Oil of Huntington Beach in 1938 for $500. In 1946 the building was relocated to its current location on Beach Blvd. Read more about our history in our June 2017 edition of The Marauder |
OUR MISSION
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
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OUR VISIONVeterans helping Veterans has been our motto and is what is displayed proudly on our roof.
At American Legion Post 555 we are working to renovate and rebuild our Post into a place where veterans and family can feel at home. We are working together with the legion family to create and build a welcoming environment where veterans and family can do activities, stop in for a meal, network, seek refuge, relax, volunteer, and participate. |
Albert E. Schwab
Private First Class Albert E. Schwab, USMCR, (1920-1945) Albert Ernest Schwab was born on July 17, 1920 in Washington D.C. He later relocated with his family to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Graduating from Tulsa High School, he briefly attended Tulsa University and then worked for an oil company. In May 1944, he was inducted into the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for World War II service. After completing recruit training at San Diego, California, he reported to the Second Training Battalion at Camp Pendleton, California and eventually transferred to the Thirteenth Replacement Draft. In November he departed for combat duty in the Pacific on board USS Wharton. Arriving at Pavuvu Island, Russell Islands, Schwab joined the First Marine Division and was assigned to Headquarters Company, First Battalion, Fifth Marines. That December, Schwab was promoted to Private First Class.
In April 1945, Schwab landed on Okinawa Shima in the Rykuyu Islands and participated in the battle for the island as a flame thrower operator. On 7 May, when his company was pinned down in a valley and suffering heavy casualties, he scaled the cliff, alone and under fire, to the enemy position. He then skillfully used his flame thrower to destroy the hostile emplacement. After his company occupied the ridge, a second enemy machine gun killed and wounded several Marines. Though low on flame thrower fuel, he quickly determined to advance alone against the enemy fire. Schwab destroyed the second gun emplacement but was mortally wounded at the end of his assault. For his "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" on this occasion, he was posthumously awarded theMedal of Honor. Albert E. Schwab is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
In April 1945, Schwab landed on Okinawa Shima in the Rykuyu Islands and participated in the battle for the island as a flame thrower operator. On 7 May, when his company was pinned down in a valley and suffering heavy casualties, he scaled the cliff, alone and under fire, to the enemy position. He then skillfully used his flame thrower to destroy the hostile emplacement. After his company occupied the ridge, a second enemy machine gun killed and wounded several Marines. Though low on flame thrower fuel, he quickly determined to advance alone against the enemy fire. Schwab destroyed the second gun emplacement but was mortally wounded at the end of his assault. For his "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" on this occasion, he was posthumously awarded theMedal of Honor. Albert E. Schwab is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Medal of Honor citation of Private First Class Albert E. Schwab, USMCR
"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a Flame-Thrower Operator in action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa Shima in the Rykuyu Islands, 7 May 1945. Quick to take action when his company was pinned down in a valley and suffered resultant heavy casualities under blanketing machine-gun fire emanating from a high ridge to the front, Private First Class Schwab, unable to flank the enemy emplacement because of steep cliffs on either side, advanced up the face of the ridge in bold defiance of the intense barrage and, skillfully directing the fire of his fame-thrower, quickly demolished the hostile gun position, thereby enabling his company to occupy the ridge. Suddenly a second enemy machine gun opened fire, killing and wounding several Marines with its initial bursts. Estimating with split-second decision the tactical difficulties confronting his comrades, Private First Class Schwab elected to continue his one-man assault despite a diminshed supply of fuel for his flame-thrower. Cool and indomitable, he moved forward in the face of a direct concentration of hostile fire, relentlessly closed the enemy position and attacked. Although severely wounded by a final vicious blast from the enemy weapon, Private First Class Schwab had succeeded in destroying two highly strategic Japanese gun positions during a critical stage of the operation and, by his dauntless, single-handed efforts, had materially furthered the advance of his company. His aggressive initiative, outstanding valor and professional skill throughout the bitter conflict sustain and enhance the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
Meetings are held on the Second Monday of the Month @ 7:00pm
14582 Beach Blvd
Midway City, California 92655
Telephone: (714) 893.9525
E-Mail: [email protected]
Webmaster: [email protected]
Midway City, California 92655
Telephone: (714) 893.9525
E-Mail: [email protected]
Webmaster: [email protected]
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