Tun Tavern Detachment #309, MCL

Tun Tavern Detachment has moved. We are now Tun Tavern Delco #288.

Tun Tavern Detachment has been deactivated. Most members have transferred to Delaware County Detachment #288. See their page for more information.

Today is VJ Day!

On August 14, 1945, it was announced that Japan had surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, effectively ending World War II. Since then, both August 14 and August 15 have been known as “Victory Over Japan Day,” or simply “V-J Day.” Coming several months after the surrender of N**i Germany, Japan’s capitulation in the Pacific brought six years of hostilities to a final and highly anticipated close.

On Saturday, 23April, I attended the celebration of Marine Al Willis' 100th birthday!! He is an original Montford Point Marine and WWII Veteran. He was on Iwo Jima. Past American Legion Commander and holding multiple positions with the American Legion. A true trailblazer whom I am humbled to call comrade! Happy birthday Sir!! Oohrah.

On Saturday,13 July, I attended a ceremony honoring Marine Eddie Brown, who was given the Congressional Gold Medal. Marine Brown is an original Montford Point Marine and served on Iwo Jima, among other battles. Seated next to Marine Brown is Marine Al Willis, another Iwo Jima survivor, and Marine Marshall Houston, Commandant of Penndelphia Detachment.

On 3 July, the Marine Corps League paid tribute to Maj Samuel Nicholas, Father of the Marine Corps.

Last month, Tun Tavern Detachment, with assistance from Upper Darby Detachment and Upper Darby Detachment Auxiliary, went to the VA Community Living Center in Philadelphia and distributed gifts to every resident. This was our 17th Annual Christmas Walk.