Pvt. Allen J. Beck, Jr. - Allen Jesse Beck, Jr. was born June 16, 1925 to Allen J. Beck, Sr. and Anna Ruth Beck. He was part of of a close-knit, loving family living in Spring Grove... Read more

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Meeting Schedule

Board Meetings

3rd Tuesday - 6:30pm

Post Meetings

3rd Tuesday - 8:00pm

Home Assoc Meetings

3rd Tuesday - 9:00pm

Ladies Aux. Meetings

Last Tuesday - 7:00pm

VFW Post 5265 History

Charter members of VFW Post 5265 Late in 1945 with many Spring Grove World War II veterans home again, groundwork was laid for a Veterans of Foreign Wars Post within the borough. On January 22, 1946 Post No. 5265 was formally instituted by White Rose Post 556 of York with 100 charter members. It was named in honor of Private Allen J. Beck, Jr., who was killed in Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge, on January 4, 1945.

C. Ernest Bischoff, a veteran of World War I, was named first commander, and meetings were held in the old Fireman's Building. The Ladies Auxiliary was organized on November 12, 1946.

As the ranks swelled, a permanent meeting place was desirable. Land was purchased from Clayton E. Moul and plans were drawn by George Flickinger, architect. The Spring Grove National Bank assisted with finances.

Original post building for VFW Post 5265

The Post Home was opened in March 1949, and officially dedicated on June 25, 1949. The Honorable James F. Lind, Congressman, delivered the address. A portrait of Allen J. Beck, Jr. was presented by Mrs. Harry W. Hoke and unveiled during the dedication ceremonies.

Through the untiring efforts of the faithful members of the Post, the Ladies' Auxiliary and patrons, the final debt on the mortgage was paid on June 21, 1966.

Post News Briefs

Patriot's Pen

The theme for the 2011-2012 Patriot's Pen Essay Contest has been announced. This year's theme is "Are You Proud of Your Country?". Program details and and the contest entry form are available on the post scholarships page.

Voice of Democracy

The theme for the 2011-2012 Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition has been announced. This year's theme is "Is There Pride in Serving in Our Military?". Program details and and the contest entry form are available on the post scholarships page.

Room Rentals Available

The post dining room and meeting room are available for rental for your party or event. Complete details are available on the website dining room page.

Scholarship Fund Tickets

Affective immediately, all Scholarship Fund Feed tickets must be paid no later than the date of the current Scholarship Fund Feed or they will be forfeited and made available to waiting members. Members may hold no more than two tickets for the Scholarship Fund Feeds, except those members currently holding additional tickets may retain those tickets. Tickets will automatically be forfeited by any member who neglects to pay annual membership dues or by any member who is suspended for any reason.