CAPTAIN CHARLES F. GANDY JR.

The name, Capt. Charles F. Gandy Jr., is permanantly, and proudly, embedded as that of the eternal iconic leader of VFW Post 6734. Capt. Gandy was a Postmortum Silver Star Hero of World War II. Admirably described as a fearless and sterling leader by those men he commanded. He gave his life in combat through leading these men in yet another os his heroic battle charges at the head of the platoon he commanded. While in Lucca, Italy, within the Vorno Valley, he lunged ahead with a shout of "Let's go...Follow me!" Leading his machingun platoon into high peril, without hesitation. His couragous efforts, through spearheading his platoon, was determined to be the steeled battering ram which finally broke a previously unbreakable enemy stronghold of resistance, in the highly strategic region known as the enemy German Gothic Line. His legendary heroic efforts in that 3-day epic battle has been described as the sledgehammer which later saved numerous U.S. military lives. This event allowed allied troops to finally, successfully, obtain and secure that previously unpenetrable territory. On March 31, 2011, the state of South Carolina continued in awards for Captain Gandy as the House of Representatives proudly presented The Captain Charles F. Gandy Jr. Resolution to VFW Post 6734. It was a pristine honor, and totally well deserved, in recognition of this iconic U.S. military hero. 

VFW Post 6734 is an annual award winning Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. We will strive to always continue the sterlng legacy of Capt. Charles Gandy Jr. We also strive to give our absolute support to the VFW Organization through efforts of honoring the nation's veterans and communities. We trust our efforts of always giving 100 percent will make the Captain proud of our deternination and accomplishments, just as we are proud of the all-out support he had for his troops. We pledge to continue fullfilling our obligations with determined enthusiasm towards military and veteran support, community service, and forever promoting American patriotism.

AND...we know how to relax! Routine, all-aboard, Post meetings are conducted once a month. We have Sunday night socials at the Post, for and with our supporters, members and friends. It is a time to enjoy some good food, rhythmatic music, and to just socialize with one another. We also get in some travel as well...to State, Regional, and National Conferences. It is highly important for veterans to come together, share their experiences, with those Comrades who understand a part of our lives which no one else quite does! Because of our shared involvements in horrific, at times deadly, combat. WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER, in ways no one else quite can!  

The VFW Organization is a non-profit veterans organization comprised of eligible veterans of military service members, as well as active-duty and reserve military forces. Our roots trace back to 1898 and 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War and Phillipines Insurrection, returned home and founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service and personal sacrifices to democracy and the nation. Our voice has been instrumental and resulted in establishing the Veterans Administration (VA), and National Cemetary system, disability compensations for Vietnam Veterans and those experiencing long lasting effects from the Gulf Wars, Korea, WWI and WWII. Today our membership stands at 1.5 million which gives us a very strong, undeniable voice in Congressional hearings, as we continue to seek rightful benefits and priviledges for military servicepersons and veterans. Come join us! Considering the sacrifice you have made for this nation's freedom, you deserve the right to have your voice heard also.

Long live the legacy of Capt. Charles F. Gandy Jr. We are indeed proud to be bearing his name as we forever continue adhering to our of motto of  "NO ONE DOES MORE for Veterans!" 

Interested in joining an active, worthwhile, patroitic organization, or have an eligible friend or relative you think may be?? Please...Let us hear from you!

Contact us during business hours on Mondays, 4-6 PM at (864) 373-9743 ...or come by the Post at 18 Charles Gandy Way, Piedmont, SC. You are assured to enjoy the veteran commaradie here at your Post, VFW POST 6734!!