On Saturday, December 8, 2018, at the Middleburg American Legion Post 295 Christmas Party, awards were made to members of the Post and to one special member of our community.

Commander Eric Lindengren was recognized for his contribution and leadership over the past three years to the Post by being named Legionnaire of the Year.

Ricky Bell and his wife, Terry Bell were commended by the entire membership of Post 295 for their over four decades of Outstanding and Dedicated Service to the Legion in addition to their demonstrated Leadership, Patriotism, and Service to our Community, State, and Nation.

Ms. Catherine "Bundles" Murdock was recognized and commended for her over Four Decades of Outstanding Service, Leadership, Patriotism and Dedicated Service benefiting the American Legion, and in particular to our Community and Nation. Ms. Murdock served under President George H.W. Bush as a Director of Protocol and as Special Liaison to Kuwait, she has performed admirably on the Middleburg Town Council and has been a long-time friend of the Middleburg American Legion. Her Grandfather, William Philander Hulbert known locally as "Pappy" was a member of the original caucus in Paris that founded the American Legion and instrumental in establishing the American Legion in Middleburg. A painting of him hangs proudly in the Legion Hall wearing his WWI uniform.