On 30 Dec, 2019, the New Bern SAR Chapter presented a Flag Certificate to the Mayor of the City of Bridgeton, NC, Rodman Williams. The city maintains USA Flags at the Town Office on “B” street and along Hwy 17 North near Tim Tart’s auto shop. Pictured from left to right are Bob Shuck (New […]
On December 18, the New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) presented Public Service Medals to two outstanding young men of the New Bern Fire-Rescue Department, the oldest chartered fire department in the state of North Carolina. The SAR Fire Safety Medal was presented to Allen Howard, the 2019 Firefighter/Fire/Life […]
On December 20th, the New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution awarded the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal to the 2019 Young Marine of the Year, David Williams III, of the New Bern unit. The Young Marine of New Bern unit recently won the Best Unit at the Battalion, Regiment, and Division […]
The New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution presented a SAR Eagle Scout Recognition Certificate to Paul McElearney, Jr. of Troop 584 at his Eagle Court of Honor held at the VFW Post 2514 Hall on Saturday, December 14. Troop 584 has produced eight Eagle Scouts this year under the leadership […]
The New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution presented an SAR Certificate of Appreciation to the Executive Board of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, of New Bern on December 14. The church property was the venue for the New Bern Resolves ceremony on August 24 that commemorated the 25 Resolves […]
The New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) presented the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal to Barry Alexander for organizing, planning, and executing the National Guard Family Day BBQ at the National Guard Armory on September 15 for over 250 National Guard and their families. Certificates of Appreciation were also awarded […]
On Dec 5th, New Bern Chapter President, Navy Rear Admiral Jay DeLoach, (Retired), was inducted into the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2514 in New Bern. Post 2514 is proud to have Jay on board!
The Halifax Resolves Chapter, NC Sons of the American Revolution has selected an essay written by Taylor Dinota, a junior and AP History student at Nash Central HS, as the winner of this year’s contest. Ms. Dinota’s essay was entitled “The Life of Thomas Jefferson During and After the Revolutionary War”. The essay will now […]
Past Chapter President Rolf Maris (pictured on the far left with the drum) participated in the Color Guard on November 9 at the Major Benjamin May DAR Chapter House in Farmville, NC.
On November 16, the New Bern Chapter inducted a new Compatriot Bruce Martin. His Patriot Ancestor was Richard Martin who enlisted in May 1777 at the age of 19 with the 4th regiment of the Maryland Continental Line. In September 1777, he was shot in the leg at the Battle of Brandywine Creek. He was […]
During the November meeting of the New Bern SAR Chapter, Gary Rigg, Director of Interpretive Programs for the Tryon Place in New Bern, provided a presentation and demonstration, on Revolutionary uniforms, various personal items and rifles, during this period. The presentation was in anticipation of the New Bern Chapter developing it’s own “Color Guard”. […]
On November 18, the New Bern SAR Chapter awarded six Eagle Scout Recognition Certificates to the newly advanced Eagle Scouts of Troop 584. Troop 584 is under the leadership of Scoutmasters Paul McElearney and Kevin Helmick, a SAR Compatriot with the New Bern Chapter. Pictured from left to right are: Scoutmaster Paul McElearney who son […]
On November 9th, two local Veterans, met with the students at Bangert Elementary School in New Bern, to discuss Veterans Day and their experiences in the military. Gary Gillette (NC SAR New Bern Chapter Registrar), represented the Air Force, while Jay DeLoach, USN Rear Adm (retired) (NC SAR New Bern Chapter President), represented the Navy. […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter participated in two ceremonies honoring our veterans on November 10th and 11th. On November 10th, Am Vets Post 101 sponsored a Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Park in Roanoke Rapids. Chapter Chaplain Rev. Duncan H. Jones presided over the Invocation and Benediction. Compatriot Ken Wilson presented the President-General’s Veterans Day Proclamation. […]
On November 7, the New Bern Chapter inducted new member Bruce Price, whose Patriot Ancestor was Aaron Proctor who served as a private in the 3rd NC Continental Line.
On September 14, the New Bern Chapter inducted two new members: David Wayt whose Patriot Ancestor was Captain Joseph McDowell of the NC militia and fought at the Battle of Kings Mountain; and Dr. James Warren who Patriot Ancestor was Richard Warren, a Justice of the Peace. Pictured from left to right are: Jay DeLoach, […]
Dr. Bob Ainsley, NC SAR New Bern Chapter VP, received the Chapter Distinguished Service Medal for his work in establishing a Chapter Educational program, directing the Wreath Across America fundraiser, and contributions to support Boys State and Girls State. Pictured from left to right: Jay DeLoach, New Bern Chapter President, presenting the Chapter Distinguished Service […]
The NC SAR New Bern Chapter presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Moore’s Old Tyme BBQ of New Bern. During the past year, the New Bern Chapter has been using their separate dining facility, to hold Chapter meetings, where their excellent service is enjoyed by all. Pictured from left to right: Moore’s Old Tyme BBQ […]
Judge Ken McCotter, one of the longest serving New Bern Chapter members, was awarded a Silver Good Citizenship Medal for his significant leadership contributions in federal, state, and local organizations such as U.S. Magistrate Judge, Past President of the New Bern Historical Society, Craven Community College Foundation Board Member, and New Bern Chamber of Commerce […]
On October 25-26, the New Bern Chapter President, Jay DeLoach, gave a presentation on “Admiral David Farragut – The Spanish & North Carolina Family Connection” to the 115 attendees at the 2019 Francis Marion Symposium in Manning, SC. His presentation highlighted Admiral Farragut’s father, George Farragut, who was a Spaniard who fought for SC and […]