Veterans of Foreign Wars

The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them, and they were left to care for themselves.

In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000.

In Yonkers, there were a number of VFW Posts:

- Bryn Mawr Post, VFW

- Cooper-Connors Post, VFW & Auxiliary

- Empire Post 375, VFW - Located at 10 Huber Place. Active today (2016).

- Lowerre Post 3083, VFW - Located at 363 McLean Avenue. Active today (2016).

- Nodine Hill Post, VFW & Auxiliary

- Old Ironside Post, VFW

- Sherwood Park Post, VFW

- Yonkers City Post 1666, VFW & Auxiliary - Located at 574 Yonkers Avenue. Active today (2016).

Information from: http://www.vfw.org/Common/About-Us/