VFW Post 3783 Ramona CA

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.

Congratulations to our incoming Auxiliary Officers!
06/01/2026

Congratulations to our incoming Auxiliary Officers!

So good! Serving until 11AM Sunday!
05/31/2026

So good! Serving until 11AM Sunday!

Here is what we are cooking up this weekend at the VFW! We can’t wait to see you!
05/29/2026

Here is what we are cooking up this weekend at the VFW! We can’t wait to see you!

Wow! What a weekend! We had all the parts moving this weekend at the VFW! Flags in the cemetery, Poppy Shifts, a retirem...
05/26/2026

Wow! What a weekend! We had all the parts moving this weekend at the VFW! Flags in the cemetery, Poppy Shifts, a retirement ceremony, Memorial Day ceremonies, a community picnic and all the meals we cook!
Thank you to everyone that participated! Our Auxiliary put on an amazing picnic! Thank you to all of our local businesses that donated items and to Dirty Confetti for playing your great tunes! It takes ALL of the volunteers to make weekends like this work!
We also want to thank the American Legion, our Boy and Girl Scout Troops, NJROTC and the PAL and Generations groups for all of your help!
This is what RTown is all about!

It’s pancake morning at the VFW and they come with all the fixin’s! We also hope you join us for our many ceremonies tom...
05/24/2026

It’s pancake morning at the VFW and they come with all the fixin’s!

We also hope you join us for our many ceremonies tomorrow for Memorial Day. After the last ceremony, approximately around 1PM our Auxiliary will be hosting our community picnic! All are welcome to join all of our events!

Ceremonies, Buddy Poppy’s and great meals are going on all weekend at the VFW! Come on out and have a good time!
05/22/2026

Ceremonies, Buddy Poppy’s and great meals are going on all weekend at the VFW! Come on out and have a good time!

677 Flags are in for the Memorial Day weekend. Thank you to everyone that came to help! There are still Poppy Shifts ava...
05/22/2026

677 Flags are in for the Memorial Day weekend. Thank you to everyone that came to help! There are still Poppy Shifts available to sign up for. All funds raised go to our Relief Fund.

Friday morning! There are still Buddy Poppy Shifts that need filling too!
05/21/2026

Friday morning! There are still Buddy Poppy Shifts that need filling too!

Way to go Post 3783!!!
05/20/2026

Way to go Post 3783!!!

Hard work, Teamwork, consistent work, Always pays off!! Helping Veterans, their families, working the required programs, community, & donating reaches this goal.
Congratulations Mighty 1st Posts!!!!

The weekend is here folks! Make your plans now! While you are in, sign up for a Buddy Poppy Shift!
05/15/2026

The weekend is here folks! Make your plans now! While you are in, sign up for a Buddy Poppy Shift!

Address

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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+17607897888

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