Belleville Sons Of American Legion Welcome Youngest Member

BELLEVILLE, NJ — The following article comes courtesy of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 105. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site.

Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 105 welcomed its newest and youngest member on April 27, Cole Livingstone, who was less than 24 hours old at the time. Cole joins his brother, father, and grandfather as members of the 105 American Legion family.

Young Cole was born on Monday the 26th, the grandson of SAL 105 sergeant-at-arms Jimmy Livingstone. Jimmy is an SAL member of 13 years, eligible through his father’s service. Jimmy’s son is a veteran member of Post 105 as well, currently serving in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Cole joins his brother, also named James, as an SAL honoring both their dad and great grandfather.

Proud grandpa sergeant -at-arms Jimmy came to the Post on Tuesday, announced he was a new grandfather, and immediately asked for an application so pop-pop could sign him up. Cole joins a family proud of its involvement in the American Legion.

The Sons of the American Legion was established at American Legion 105 in 2015, after getting its original charter in 1963. It is a service organization, comprised of the male descendants of those who have served in the armed forces both in World War I and since 7 December 1941. Membership is open to all sons, grandsons, stepsons, and adopted sons of U.S. servicemen, and as shown with baby Cole, to sons of any age.

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