VFW Post 3783 Ramona CA

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VFW Post 3783 Ramona CA PFC Archie G. McArthur Archie G. McArthur was one of millions of Americans who fought in World War II. He represented the strength, courage, and purity of America.

He was also one of the thousands that gave their lives defending America. He was a resident of Ramona for fifteen years before he joined the U.S. Army. Throughout high school, he was a star athlete. In his Senior year, he was the football team's quarterback and named MVP that year. He was also the captain of the basketball team, played softball, and was a track star who held the record on the 440 for many years. In 1941 he graduated from Ramona High School. After high school, he and his best friend Glenn Matthews applied for jobs at the Douglas aircraft plant in El Segundo, which made dive bombers. Glenn got the job but Archie was too close to draft age and was turned down. On December 26, 1942, the day after Christmas, he was drafted into the Army. Over the course of the next year, he went through basic training. In December of 1943, he was sent to the North African theater. A few months later he was moved to the European theater with the Invasion of Sicily, the first major American land advance of World War II in Europe. On May 14 of 1944 he was wounded in the Invasion of Sicily and returned to service on July 31, 1944. He was awarded the Purple Heart for his wound. On September 19, 1944 Pfc. McArthur was killed in action in the western sector of Italy just passing the German "Gothic Line" while advancing with his unit. He was awarded the Bronze Star posthumously. After his death, he was temporarily buried in a graveyard in Florence, Italy. On November 30, 1949, his body was buried at Fort Rosecrans, National Cemetery in Section I, Grave 487. He died at age 21. He left behind a brother, Donald and a sister, Helen.

11/02/2026
Great costume contest. Congratulations to Cleopatra and Anubis the 2026 winners!!
11/01/2026

Great costume contest. Congratulations to Cleopatra and Anubis the 2026 winners!!

Come see us on Main Street and get some candy!! Happy Halloween 🎃
10/31/2026

Come see us on Main Street and get some candy!! Happy Halloween 🎃

10/30/2026

🎃 HALLOWEEN & DIA DE LOS MU***OS WEEKEND IN RAMONA! 💀

From Halloween fun and live music to community festivals and a motorcycle rally, Ramona has a full weekend of events for October 31 and November 1!

☔ Please contact the venue or follow them on social media for details and potential cancellations. The Ramona Chamber is not responsible for the flyer content gathered from community members.

🗓️ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31

11:30 AM | Halloween Lunch
📍 Ramona Senior Center Official, 434 Aqua Lane

4 PM to 6 PM | Merchants Safe Trick or Treat
📍 Main Street, between Ramona Street and 6th Street

4 PM to 6 PM | The Ideas Halloween Party
📍 Ramona Family Naturals, 325 6th Street

5 PM to 8 PM | Harvest Festival
📍 Mountain View Community Church, 1191 Meadowlark Way

5:30 PM | Halloween at the Post: Karaoke, DJ, Costume Contest, Potluck Dinner & Pizza
📍 VFW Post 3783 Ramona CA, 2247 Kelly Street

6 PM to 9 PM | Rewind: '80s Rock Halloween Party
📍 Pamo Valley Winery Tasting Room, 636 Main Street

🗓️ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1

10 AM to 6 PM | 10th Annual Ramona Motorcycle Rally
📍 421 Aqua Lane

12 PM to 5 PM | Mercado on the Patio: Día de los Mu***os
📍 Pamo Valley Winery Tasting Room, 636 Main Street

👻 Whether it's trick-or-treating, costumes, live music, shopping, food, or celebrating local traditions, there's something for everyone this weekend in Ramona!

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2247 Kelly Avenue
Ramona, CA
92065

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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