China Post 1 Donations
Stand With the “Soldiers of Fortune Worldwide”: Donate $30 or More and Get a Shirt!
Originally formed at the American Club in Shanghai in 1919, American Legion China Post 1 is a living piece of military history. We hold a truly singular distinction: we are the only American Legion post operating in exile. After surviving World War II, the imprisonment of our officers by Japanese forces, and eventual expulsion from Shanghai when communist forces seized our home in 1948, we have refused to disappear.
Today, our global network spans across 55 countries. We have no physical building; instead, we operate out of designated “Watering Holes”—safe havens established globally (even in active war zones) where displaced members, international support personnel, and veterans can gather for camaraderie and safety.
Why Your Donation Matters
To keep this legacy alive and support the broader veteran and military community, we are asking for a donation of $30.00 or more. Every dollar raised from this shirt campaign goes directly into our Dragon Fund. This vital fund—alongside money raised from our store sales and generous member contributions—powers our unique global operations and funds critical non-profit causes.
Your contribution directly sustains our current approved donations and community programs, including:
- The Chennault Museum: Preserving vital aviation history and the legacy of our namesake.
- Education & Professional Training: Financing the College of the Ozarks nursing program scholarship.
- Legal Help for Heroes: Backing Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans.
- Disaster & Family Relief: Funding the National Emergency Fund, Tunnel to Towers (Houston location), and the Veterans and Children’s Foundation.
- Veteran Fraternal Programs: Supporting Voiture 1496 and the National Legacy Fund.
Choose Your Shirt & Show Your Support
As a special thank you for your $30.00 or more donation, you can choose one of these 5 custom shirt options. All styles are available in both Men’s and Women’s sizes from Small (S) up to 4XL:
- Option 1: “Operating in Exile” Shirt
- Available Colors: Black, Charcoal, or Olive Drab Green
- Graphic Details: Features a prominent red “Operating in Exile Since 1948” design on the back.
- Option 2: “Honor, Service, Excellence” Shirt
- Available Colors: True Navy, Coyote Brown, or Sand
- Graphic Details: Features bold yellow lettering highlighting our core pillars.
- Option 3: Crest & Shield “Soldiers of Fortune” Shirt
- Available Colors: Black, True Navy, Sand, or Charcoal
- Graphic Details: Features the striking yellow China Post 1 “Soldiers of Fortune” dragon emblem.
- Option 4: “Global Watering Hole” Shirt
- Available Colors: Olive Drab Green or Charcoal
- Graphic Details: Features the “Global Watering Hole – Department of France” seal.
- Option 5: Worldwide Map Shirt
- Available Colors: Black, Iron Grey, or Coyote Brown
- Graphic Details: Features a global map design honoring our “Soldiers of Fortune Worldwide” presence.
Thank you for your generosity, for supporting these incredible causes, and for helping China Post 1 continue its historic mission from exile!