Honoring Service Through Action
Post 317 - Marshall, North Carolina
Post 317 was among the areas deeply impacted by Hurricane Helene, but thanks to the strength and dedication of its members, the Post has been rebuilt and restored.
Today, it continues to thrive as a hub for veterans and the community—hosting regular meetings, organizing service projects, and connecting veterans to vital local resources.
More than just a building, Post 317 is a place to gather, share camaraderie, and carry forward the mission of service.
DAVIS-SEXTON | AMERICAN LEGION | POST 317 | OFFICERS
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Joseph R. (Joe) Schmidt
POST COMMANDER
US Navy, 1979-1999, retired submariner. Retired as MMCS(SS) (E8)
Worked as mechanic in nuclear power, working in the Engine room.
Trained in operations and maintenance of reactor plant and steam plants.
Also trained in radiological repairs and contamination controls.
Currently Senior Shift supervisor at a company that makes medical devices that inject medicine to improve patients’ quality of life.
Holds office of District Commander, American Legion Dept of NC District 24.
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Eugene (Gene) Ipox
POST ADJUTANT
TM1(SS) U.S. Navy (Retired) From 1986 to 2006. Served on four 688 Class Attack Submarines and had 3 Shore Duty tours.
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Richard L. (Rich) Cox
POST 1ST VICE COMMANDER
ETR2(SS)/CDR - U.S. Navy (Ret) July 1967 – Oct 1995
Rich spent his entire career in the Submarine Force. He served on a WWII era Diesel Boat, two Attack Subs, two Ballistic Missile Subs, two Sub Tenders, and had two “Shore Duty” tours.
Graduated from N. C. State University while on active duty via the Navy Enlisted Scientific Education Program (NESEP).
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Mickey Coulson
POST FINANCE OFFICER
U. S. Navy -1967 - 1971, PO3 (E-4) Machinists Mate-Reciprocating Engines - Training in Middleton, TN
Served at NALF- Naval Auxiliary Landing Field, Monterrey, CA
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James B “J. B.” Sams
POST 2ND VICE COMMANDER
U. S. Army 1968 - 1970. SPEC 4. Served as a helicopter mechanic at Hunter Army Airfield, Fort Stewart, (Savannah), GA.
Repaired and maintained Chinook and Huey helicopters.
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Robert (Rob) Donaldson
POST CHAPLAIN
U. S. Air Force
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