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Domestic News October 20, 1954

The Key West Citizen

Key West, Monroe County, Florida

What is this article about?

The Key West Guard of Honor of the American Legion plans participation in the Veterans Day Parade on November 11, including memorial services, and other events in November and December. The group, organized on October 31, 1945, is entering its 10th year.

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Legion Guard
Of Honor Plans
Parade Activity
Plans for the participation of the Key West Guard of Honor in the Veterans Day Parade were formulated at the regular meeting held Monday evening at the Legion Home, Stock Island, Captain U. J. Delgado announced today.
The Honor Guard will participate in the brief memorial services to be conducted prior to the start of the colorful parade at 7:30 p.m. on November 11. The memorial services will be conducted at the reviewing stand to be located at the intersection of Southard and Duval Streets.
Additional activities for the Honor Guard were also announced as follows:
November 7, attendance at church services, Fleming Street
November 26, participation at the Methodist Church, at 10:50 a.m.; Shrine Football Classic; December 5, participation in the memorial services at Indian Key Fill.
The Key West Guard of Honor is now entering its 10th year of service to the American Legion.
Captain Delgado stated that the Guard was organized on October 31. 1945. Since its inception, it has maintained an enviable record of accomplishments.

What sub-type of article is it?

Celebration Military

What keywords are associated?

Key West Guard Veterans Day Parade American Legion Honor Guard Memorial Services

What entities or persons were involved?

Captain U. J. Delgado

Where did it happen?

Key West

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Key West

Event Date

November 11

Key Persons

Captain U. J. Delgado

Event Details

Plans for the Key West Guard of Honor's participation in the Veterans Day Parade and memorial services were formulated at a meeting at the Legion Home, Stock Island. The parade starts at 7:30 p.m. on November 11 at the intersection of Southard and Duval Streets. Additional activities include church services on November 7 and 26, Shrine Football Classic on November 26, and memorial services on December 5 at Indian Key Fill. The Guard, organized on October 31, 1945, is in its 10th year.

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