The American Legion Post 175
Service Officer
Our Post Service Officer is Mr. Thomas Bynum
His contact information is:
Telephone: 804-982-0044
Duties and Responsiblities:
The Post Service officer is responsible for bringing to the attention of all veterans and their dependents the rights and benefits granted them by law. He/She must know how to utilize the expert services available through Legion channels, as well as those of other agencies in his community. His/Her job is getting information to the full-time professionals to make certain that every veteran and his dependents are adequately represented. Dependents should be visited by the Post Service Officer as soon as feasible after a veteran's death. The Post Service Officer shall serve as Chairman of the Post Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation (VA&R) Committee and work closely with the Post Children and Youth (C&Y) Committee. The Post American Legion Auxiliary Unit may frequently need his/her help.
Helpful Links:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Booklet
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Online
Requesting Military Service Records (DD214)
Replacing Veterans' Medals, Awards and Decorations
Link: Henrico County Veterans Administration (VA) Clinic
7702 East Parham Road (Parham Doctors Hospital)
Medical Office Building (MOB) III, Suite 201
Richmond, VA 23294-4372