VFW - Auburn Area Historical Society

VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars)
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The structure and property

The current Auburn VFW structure was originally built as a school house and later repurposed by the VFW after the new Auburn School Building was built in 1939.

An early picture of the Auburn VFW. The wooden structure was subsequently faced with actual brick provided by the Auburn Brick Company.

Block parties or carnivals like the one being held on the VFW property were popular social events during the mid-1900s.

A later picture of the VFW during the winter months.

Military ceremonies or events are occasionally held at the Auburn VFW

A relatively recent picture of the VFW. Notice the flagpole, the monument and the landscaped bed has been added.

A closer view of the monument within the landscaped bed. The monument is dedicated to all veterans.

An attractive monument dedicated to the local veterans who served in the Gulf Wars.

The Auburn VFW also donates to and supports their community as is evident in the 1951 plaque in which the VFW paid for the new cafeteria to be installed at the Auburn High School.

The Auburn VFW Cafeteria

     The Veterans of Foreign Wars organization, more commonly known as the VFW, began during the Philippine Insurrection when veterans of the Spanish- American War and the Philippine Insurrection founded local organizations to secure legal rights and benefits for returning veterans, many who came home sick, wounded or otherwise injured.
     The Auburn, Pennsylvania VFW was chartered January 6, 1945. The organization was called the Auburn VFW Staller-Luckenbill Post #3975 in tribute to two Auburn area residents, Paul Staller and Ray Luckenbill, who were Killed In Action during World War II.
     If you would like additional information, are seeking membership or would like to donate to this organization, their mailing address is: Auburn VFW Post 3975; P. O. Box 472; Attn: Post Quartermaster, Auburn, PA 17922. Checks should be made payable to "Auburn VFW Post 3975".