Can any of the brethren tell me if military lodges operate in the US, we have a tradition of having some lodges with entrance restricted to serving and retired members of regiments and other service affiliations? I am aware that masonry was originally taken to our late colonies in the Americas by Military Lodges in the 18th century but wonder if any still exist on a restricted entry basis.
Can any of the brethren tell me if military lodges operate in the US, we have a tradition of having some lodges with entrance restricted to serving and retired members of regiments and other service affiliations?
Major General Henry Knox Lodge in Boston, Massachusetts, is restricted to current and honorably discharged members of the United States Armed Forces.
Interesting discusssion! I am working with the Grand Lodge of New York, to re-establish Land, Sea, and Air lodge #1, which was originally formed in 1917, during WW1 for US Military masons in the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe.
We are now attempting to get it re-started here in Iraq, primarily for military masons here in Iraq, but any master mason, whose lodge is in communications with the Grand Lodge of New York (F&AM) may participate. I am a civilian, and I will most likely serve as acting WM, when the charter/dispensation is approved. The current WM is resident in Buffalo, NY. All officers positions here in country, will be filled on a "temporary" basis.
I am very much in Iraq. I have been in Iraq since August 15,2005. My current contract expires on Nov 30,2007. I have applied for an additional year, so I will probably be in Iraq until Nov 30,2008.
Feel free to email me at charles.martin20@us.army.mil
Dear CdoGunner, I can help you with yur request. In RI we have an Over Seas Lodge #40. Here is our website www.freemasons-ri.org. When this does not work try this yorkrite.org click on RI then look for subordinate lodges.
Fraternally Yours Bro. Patrick McAuliffe St. Paul's Lodge #14 RI pataoh@yahoo.com
Originally posted by CdoGunner: Can any of the brethren tell me if military lodges operate in the US, we have a tradition of having some lodges with entrance restricted to serving and retired members of regiments and other service affiliations? I am aware that masonry was originally taken to our late colonies in the Americas by Military Lodges in the 18th century but wonder if any still exist on a restricted entry basis.
Yes, in Indiana, we have a military lodge called Sojourners Lodge UD (Under Special Dispensation) that only military, past and present can petition. Right now, while under UD status, they can only hold stated meetings and they are not allowed to conduct any degreework. There are other military lodges, but I am not aware where they are.
Originally posted by CdoGunner: Can any of the brethren tell me if military lodges operate in the US, we have a tradition of having some lodges with entrance restricted to serving and retired members of regiments and other service affiliations? I am aware that masonry was originally taken to our late colonies in the Americas by Military Lodges in the 18th century but wonder if any still exist on a restricted entry basis.
TO: CdoGunner .... I joined the Goose Creek Lodge No 401 in So. Carolina back in 1971. Got the petition from FTBMC(SS) Graves whom I worked with at the time, I was FTB1(SS). He was Senior Warden at the time and I heard that he went on to Grand Lodge. In 73, I left the Navy but later joined USNR, then even later the PANG... finally ended as USAFR Msgt, Ret. and I also joined PA's Beallsville Lodge and served as master for two yrs... they gave me a nice PM ring that I proudly wear. You may know that at the same time England's G.L chartered the first American Masonic Lodge of which Franklin was the first GM it also chartered the Prince Hall Masonic Lodge in appreciation for their service to the crown. I've noted that there are some good comments about how to find what you may be looking for.... LOL .
Hello Brethren, I want to give you some news about LSA #1 Lodge. I have written an email to GLofRI. I was told that a new Lodge U D will take some time to start a new charter. Please when you do write back to me. Put LSA #1 in subject bar. I would like to know more about LSA #1 future. Bro. Patrick pataoh@yahoo.com
