Masonic Overseas Clubs of the American Expeditionary Forces
Masonic clubs were formed almost everywhere American Masons were stationed in France.
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The American Cafe in Saint-Nazaire. The meeting place of the Masonic Club.
the masonic club american base section no. 1 - saint-nazaire, france
Formed in 1918, the Masonic Club of American Base Section No. 1 in Saint-Nazaire, France has a very rich and important history as well as being key in the formation of the Masonic Service Association of America. Read more about it here.
The Masonic Club of the Third American Army and Rhode Island Overseas Lodge - coblenz, germany
The Third American Army of the Army of Occupation, stationed in Coblenz, Germany, formed a Masonic Club and Lodge in 1919 where meetings were held and degrees conferred. Read more about it here.
Sunset Overseas Masonic Club - Saint Aignan-Noyers, France A.P.O. 727
“On October 7th, 1918, a number of the members of the Masonic Order whose military duties kept them in the vicinity of Saint Aignan-Noyers, France, believing that there was a pressing need for a Masonic Club at the place, met for the purpose of discussing and completing such an organization.” Read more about it here.
complete list of overseas masonic clubs of the american expeditionary forces
Masons in the AEF established dozens of Masonic Clubs throughout France and the Western Front during and immediately after The Great War. See the complete list here.