Braman American Legion Post #1229

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Eligibility Dates
World War I April 6, 1917 to Nov. 11, 1918
World War II Dec. 7, 1941 to Dec. 31, 1946
U.S. Merchant Marines Dec. 7, 1941 to Dec. 31, 1946
Korean War June 25, 1950 to Jan. 31,1955
Vietnam War Feb. 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975
Lebanon/Grenada Aug. 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984
Panama Dec. 20, 1989 to Jan. 31, 1990
Desert Shield/Storm/War on Terror Aug. 2, 1990 to date of cessation

We are located at 1707 Penfield Rd, Rochester NY. 14625
Stop out and join in some of our many activity's

Back in 1951 Penfield area Veterans felt the need for a Veterans Group
in their township. They applied for a Charter in the American Legion as
Braman Post 1229.

Named in Honor of two brother's who served during WW1.
WW1 hit families hard throughout the area.
Perhaps no harder than right here in East Penfield, the home of
Peter D. Braman
and his younger brother
Robert C. Braman
They were two of the nine children of Emma and William Braman.
They grew up on the Braman farm that has been in their family since 1825,
as it still is today.

Both Veteran's were killed in action.
Both paid the ultimate sacrifice for serving our Country.

Their names starred on this plaque posted near the front doors of
East Penfield Baptist Church

Peter D. Braman was born in Penfield, NY, December 23, 1889,son of William I. and Emma J. Braman. He entered the service at Fairport, NY, November 21, 1917, at the age of 27 years. As a Private he was first assigned to 18th Company, 153rd Depot Brigade. He was transferred to Battery D, 309th Field Artillery on December 1, 1917; to Company F, 30th Infantry, on December 12, 1917; to Company C, 9th Machine Gun Battalion, on February 19, 1918. He was trained at Camp Dix, Wrightstown, NJ, Camp Greene, Charlotte, NC, and Camp Merritt, Hoboken, NJ. Embarked overseas, April 1, 1918. Promoted to Private, 1st Class, May 1, 1918. Engaged in action in Aisne Defensive, Chemin des Dames, and northwest of Rheims, May 27 to June 5, 1918; Champagne-Marne Defensive, July 15, 1918. He was killed in action, July 15, 1918, at Champagne-Marne Defensive. Peter is buried in the American Cemetery, Oise-Aisne, Grave 10, Section L, Plot 1.

Robert C. Braman was born in Penfield, NY, December 23, 1892, also one of William I. and Emma J. Braman sons. He entered the service at Rochester, NY, February 24, 1918, at the age of 25 years, as a Private, being assigned to 21st Company, 6th Training Battalion, 151st Depot Brigade. He was transferred, March 16, 1918, to Company G, 307th Infantry, 77th Division. He was trained at Camp Devens, Ayer, MA, and Camp Upton, Yaphank, Long Island, NY. Embarked overseas, April 6, 1918. Robert was killed in action, September 6, 1918, near Fismes, Marne, France, and was buried there. Later his body was brought back to America and reburied in Oakwood Cemetery, Penfield, NY, June 5, 1921. A military escort was furnished by Penfield Post, American Legion.

Because she lost two sons, Emma Braman is one of the areas better known
"Gold Star Mothers".
Democrat & Chronicle Braman's Family listing
.