Cantigny Post 367
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Was Founded On March 28, 1920
The name of the post was chosen by the veterans who organized the post in 1920. After much discussion and being as most of the men present served with the 1st Division and saw action at the Cantigny Woods, it was decided to name our post after the city of Cantigny, France. The 1st Division's Headquarters was in a castle, thus the Chateau, and with the approval of the Mayor of Cantigny, we became Chateau Cantigny Post.

This Is A Photogragh Dated 1934 Which Shows The Original Home Of Cantigny Post #367

After A Fire In 1946, This Was All That Remained Of Our Once Grand Structure

In The Spirit Of Our Great Country...     We Have Risen From The Ashes



Joliet's VFW Cantigny Post provides its members, and the general public with weekly social functions for all ages in a spacious, comfortable, friendly atmosphere.
Cantigny Post is pleased to announce that the post is now scheduling LIVE MUSIC by some of Joliet's most talented bands, including Vintage Wood, and Peeples Choice Jazz Combo, the Too Loud Polka Band, and 'Round Midnight Jazz Combo, and the Paul Johnson Trio. Live music will be offered every Thursday and on other selected dates.
Cantigny Post #367 also features one of the finest banquet facilities in the area.
Click on Calendar, Canteen, or Banquet Facilities, for more details.

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Charter Members
Cantigny Post No. 367 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
John E. Baron ----------------------------- W. H. Hinkel
Thomas S. Baron ---------------------------- Y. Dullyha
Albert W. Reins ------------------------ Charles Klinger
Edward G. Reinsch ----------------------Frank DeLong
Carl Y. Johnson ----------------------- Edwin A. Nixon
Joseph L. Blair ------------------------ George J. Nahas
Richard L. Carbart ------------------- Charles Gregory
Waiter Y. Schlivorm ------------------------ Silas Apgar
Michael A. Zoran --------------------- John W. Huston
William Reilly ----------------------------- Duane Dibble
Frank J. Reichman ----------------- Arthur Nachinson
Martin Ryan ----------------------------------- Fred Davis
E. Palometokis -------------------------- Albert G.Gates
Frank DArcy -------------------------- Harold C. Brehm
Elvis Itamilton --------------------------------- Ole Olson
John G. Streider ------------------------ Henry F. Miller
Joseph W. Jones --------------------- John Woronowiez
William D. Hartley ------------------- Charles Sheridan
Charles G. Benham ------------------ Walter N. Brehm

Having served honorably in the Army, Navy, Marine Corp of the
United States of America in Foreign Wars of the United States of America,
are hereby authorized to organize and are constituted a
Post in the City of Joliet in the State of Illinois to be known as
Cantigny Post No. 367 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.

In Witness Whereof, we have hereto set our hands and
The Official Seal of the Association this 28th day of March 1920:
WALTER I. JOYCE ----------------- WARNER KARLlNG
Adjutant General ----------------Commander in Chief
Commander in Chief Warner F. Karling was
the 6th elected Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars:
1918-19-20
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