Forty and Eight
La Société des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux (English: "The Society of 40 Men and 8 Horses"), commonly known as the Forty and Eight, is a patriotic organization of U.S. veterans headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is made up of state, U.S. territory, and overseas grande, and these are in turn made up of locale. It was founded in March 1920 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as an honor society of The American Legion, by World War I veteran, and Legionnaire, Joseph William Breen.
La Société des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux | |
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| Abbreviation | 40--8 |
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| Named after | Forty and Eight |
| Formation | March 1920 |
| Founder | Joseph William Breen |
| Founded at | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Headquarters | 250 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 39.8252874°N 86.1525609°W |
Area served | Worldwide |
Chef de Chemin de Fer | Frank Campo (CA) Since September 16,2023 |
Sous Chef de Chemin de Fer |
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| Website | fortyandeight |
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