Gold Leaf Detachment Marine Corps League #1276

Gold Leaf Detachment Marine Corps League #1276 We meet the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Elm City American Legion Post.

Interested individuals, who are not qualified to join as regular members of the League, may be accepted as Associate Members. The Marine Corps League was established in June 1923, during a reunion in New York, of Marines who had served in the 1st World War. The League was chartered by an act of the United States Congress on August 4th, 1937. The League was authorized to assist and aid in presentin

g claims before the Veterans Administration by Public Law # 243, passed by the 74th Congress of the United States of America. PURPOSES OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE


To preserve the traditions, promote the interest and perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps. To band together those who are now serving in the United States Marine Corps, eligible FMF Corpsmen and those who have been honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps, together in fellowship, that they may effectively promote the ideals of American freedom and democracy. To help fit its members for the duties of citizenship and to encourage them to serve ably as citizens as they have served our nation under arms. To hold sacred the memory and history of the men and women who have given their lives to the Nation. To foster love for the principles which they have supported by blood and valor since the founding of the Republic. To aid voluntarily and to render assistance to all Marines and FMF Corpsmen, uniformed and civilian, as well as their widows and orphans. To create a bond of comradeship between those in the service and those who have returned to civilian life. To perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps and by fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of peculiar interest to Marines. Disclaimer:

“The Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem and the name Marine Corps® are registered trademarks of the USMC. The Marine Corps League and its subordinate organizations support the USMC and its veterans, however it is not officially connected to or endorsed by the USMC, and the name and emblem are used with permission.”

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10/18/2025

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10/13/2025
Visiting North Carolina, my good friend Keith Shearin hooked me up with a detachment hat!OK, Marines called it a cover! ...
07/23/2025

Visiting North Carolina, my good friend Keith Shearin hooked me up with a detachment hat!

OK, Marines called it a cover! 

Given to me just now at the Louisville airport by a veteran supporter.
02/23/2024

Given to me just now at the Louisville airport by a veteran supporter.

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01/10/2024

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01/05/2024

On this day, 48 years ago, I stood here and began my journey to become one of The Few, The Proud...

A United States Marine

Merry Christmas, Devil Dogs!
12/24/2023

Merry Christmas, Devil Dogs!

12/18/2023

My North Carolina friends, Michael Black, Keith Shearin; please start a buddy check..

Worried about all of you in the storms.

12/13/2023

Attention on Deck! The Gold Leaf Detachment will be meeting 19 Dec 2023 at the Elm City American Legion Post @ 7PM. This is going to be our Detachment's Christmas Party. We will be having chow after a brief business meeting. Fun and fellowship will be the main item on the agenda, so come and join us.

12/06/2023

For anyone interested. You can purchase a Carolina Mudcats 5 game ticket pack for $100 or you can do a 9 game pack for $175. If you are interested in getting ticket to have fun outside of doing MCL business give Jim Wagoner or Keith Shearin a call for more details.

11/18/2023

Long but productive day for the Gold Leaf Detachment. We did our 2nd Annual Boston Butt fundraiser. Special shout out to Malory Joyner, Jim Wagoner, Neal Barnhill, and Dale Joyner for getting the mission complete. We also appreciate Jim Smith, Ricky Whitley, Mike Black, James Crandall, Johnny Batchelor, Nick Bowen, and Desiree Bowen for giving your time for the good of the League and the Detachment.

Next...3rd Annual Brunswick Stew fundraiser. $10 per quart. Let us know if you want to buy some.

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100 American Legion Way
Elm City, NC
27822

Opening Hours

7pm - 8pm

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