Scottish American Military Society Post #100
About S.A.M.S.
The Scottish American Military Society was founded and chartered in North Carolina, April 12th, 1981, as a non-profit organization with the following purpose:
To preserve and promote Scottish and American Armed Forces customs, traditions, and heritage by providing a forum for exchange of military history and genealogical information, conducting public education programs, presenting military student honor awards, supporting Scottish activities at Highland Games, making contributions to qualified scholarship funds or institutions, making appropriate charitable contributions and providing a fraternal atmosphere for members.
The Society was founded as a Veterans organization. The membership is composed primarily of Veterans of Scottish ancestry who have served - or are serving - in the Armed Forces of the United States and the Commonwealth. If you qualify. Membership is open to honorably discharged Veterans or active duty or reserve military persons who have served or are serving with any branch of the United States or Commonwealth Armed Forces.
Source: S.A.M.S. National Website
This web site is dedicated to Post #100, Colorado.
About Post #100The Scottish American Military Society Post #100 is based out of Denver Colorado and commanded by Jerry Paul. More to follow. |
MGen Keith L. Ware - Biography
Ware was born in Denver, Colorado in 1915. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1941 and sent to Officer Candidate School in 1942, emerging a platoon leader stationed at Fort Ord, California. After extensive service in the European Theater of Operations, he had risen to the rank of lieutenant colonel by December 1944, commanding the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, in the 3rd Infantry Division.
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