How are VFW Post numbered?

Answer 1

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VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) posts are numbered sequentially based on when they received their charter from the national organization. The numbering system works like this:

Post numbers are assigned chronologically as new posts are chartered, starting from Post 1, which was the first VFW post established. When a group of veterans applies to form a new VFW post and receives approval from the national headquarters, they're assigned the next available number in sequence.

The numbers can range from single digits (for very early posts established in the early 1900s) up to four or five digits for more recently chartered posts. For example, VFW Post 1 was chartered in 1914 in Denver, Colorado, while newer posts today might have numbers in the 10,000s or higher.

If a post closes or has its charter revoked, that number typically isn't reused, the numbering continues sequentially with new charters. However, in some cases, a post number might be reassigned if a new post is established in the same community where a previous post existed.

The post number becomes part of the official name and identity of each VFW post, so you'll see them referred to as "VFW Post 1234" or similar. This numbering system helps distinguish between the thousands of VFW posts across the United States and its territories.

Answer 2

Well, honey, VFW Posts are numbered based on the order in which they were established within their state. Each state starts with Post #1 and goes up from there. So, if you're looking for a Post number, just count your way up from the first one established in your state. Easy peasy lemon squeezy!

Answer 3

VFW Posts are numbered based on their location within their respective state. Each state is divided into districts, with each district containing multiple Posts. The numbering typically follows a sequential order within each district, starting with Post 1 and increasing from there. This numbering system helps to organize and differentiate between the various VFW Posts across the country.