2023-2024

2018-2022

David served in the US Coast Guard, rising through the enlisted ranks to Senior Chief Petty Officer before commissioning and retiring as a Lieutenant Commander.

2012-2017

Neldon served 20 years in the US Navy as a Chief Petty Officer Storekeeper, retiring in 1975.  He served on numerous vessels and was proud of his time aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA 31).  Neldon received a Purple Heart and many other medals and commendations.  He was a proud and distinguished veteran who always showed the upmost respect to his country, flag and fellow men.  Neldon was a life member of The American Legion Post #3 of Price, Utah where he proudly served as Commander for years.  He dedicated his life to the service of others and his unwavering dedication to his country will remain in our hearts forever.

(Content taken from Neldon’s Obituary at Mitchell’s Funeral Home)

1981-2011

Mario is Post 3’s longest serving commander, serving for 30 years. Mario joined the Army in 1954, just as the Korean War was coming to a close. He served until 1957, following in the footsteps of his three older brothers, who all served in the Korean War. Mario is still active in the Post, serving as a Trustee and Sergeant at Arms for the Post Honor Guard.

1980

John Lloyd retired from the Air Force, having served in World War II as Commanding Officer of the 450th Bomb Group and as a Commander of the 95th Bomb Squadron during the Korean War. He was awarded two Distinguished Flying Cross Awards. During his Air Force years he lived in Texas, California, Alabama, North Carolina and New York, returning home to Utah where he was Commanding Officer of Air Reserve Unit of Utah. 

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1979

1975-1978

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1974

A dedicated member of the American Legion Post #3 where he was instrumental in getting the Doughboy moved from Hiawatha, Utah to Price, Utah.  He was also fortunate to work alongside many local legionnaires while they refurbished the American Legion Jeep that was used in many activities throughout the community.  Albert honorably served his country and was a proud member of the US Navy, serving during the Korean War 1951-1955. 

(Photo and text from Albert’s Mitchell Funeral Home’s obituary.)

1970-1973

Served in the Navy during World War II. Taught at Carbon High School. Was a driving force in moving the Doughboy statues from Hiawatha to Price and then led the committee to design and build the Price City Peace Gardens.

1969

1968

Stan served in the Army during World War II in India.

1967

Nick was a First Lieutenant B-17 bomber pilot with 51 missions during WW II. He was a member of the Price Elks Lodge, Veterans of Foreign Wars, a precinct chairman for the Democratic Party., and organized little league football in Price. Nick worked as an equipment salesman for Cate-Carbon Equipment.

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1964-1966

Served as Corporal in the Army during the Korean War.

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1962-1963

Served during World War II in the Pacific. “I see plenty, plenty action, which I will not trade for anything in the world. Because no matter what you see, what you hear about action in the war, you see nothing unless you’re right there, and I seen everything. We went from New Caledonia, coming all the way up to the Philippine Islands.”

1961-1962

Served U.S. Army, World War II

1958-1960

1957

1956

1955

1954

1953

Served in World War I. Worked as a mine inspector and superintendent

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1952

Served during World War II from August 1943-September 1943 at the 23rd Academic Squadron of the US Army.

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1951

Veteran WWI, Past commander Post 3 American Legion, Past president Price Rotary Club. Member Joppa Lodge No. 26, F&AM; Price York Rite bodies; El Kalah Shrine; Carbon County Chamber of Commerce; Carbon Last Squad Club. Retired manager Price Employment Security Office.

1950

1949

Fourth degree Knight of Columbus and served on many other positions of honor. Served US Army, World War II. Honorary life member and trustee of Price Elk's Lodge #1550. Past president and honorary life member of Price Kiwanis. Past Commander and District Commander of the Price American Legion Post #3. Member Forty and Eight, and past president of the Knife and Fork Club. Joe was the first cafeteria manager at Carbon College and a former administrator of the Carbon Hospital. Served as Civil Defense Coordinator for Carbon County and also was affiliated with many other civic, fraternal and social affiliations in the area.

1948

World War I veteran

1947

He was a veteran, having proudly served his country during World War II, as a flight engineer for the US Air Force, receiving an honorable discharge on November 26, 1945. He was a member and former commander of American Legion Price Post #3.He enjoyed hunting, fishing, fly tying, gardening, and crossword puzzles. His greatest reward in life came from helping people, whether they were family, neighbors, friends, or one of the many people he came in contact with through his 45 years of working as a body and fender repairman for garages and car dealerships in the Price area.

1946

Teacher and principal for 39 years in Wattis and at Carbon High School. World War I veteran and Commander, Price American Legion Post 3. He was a member of the Carbon Education Association, Price Elks Lodge 1550, and active in civic affairs. 

1945

World War I veteran, Founding member of the American Board of Abdominal Surgery and President of the Utah State Medial Association 1948-1949. Also member of the Benevolent Order of the Elks.

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1944

1943

World War I Veteran. Former mayor of Myton, Duchesne County. Served in Utah House of Representatives 2 terms, 1928-1932. Juvenile court judge, district five, 1948-1962. Past president, Price Kiwanis Club; past president, Price Rotary Club; past commander, Price-American Legion Post 3. Veteran WW I. Practiced law in Utah for 55 years.

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1942

1941

Veteran WWI, Past commander Post 3 American Legion, Past president Price Rotary Club. Member Joppa Lodge No. 26, F&AM; Price York Rite bodies; El Kalah Shrine; Carbon County Chamber of Commerce; Carbon Last Squad Club. Retired manager Price Employment Security Office.

1940

Enlisted in the Army 1919

1939

World War I veteran. Educator in Panguitch, Carbon, and Morgan. Also Morgan Post 67 Commander, President of the Morgan Lions Club, and various art associations.

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1938

World War I Veteran and member of the Forty & Eight Last Squad. He worked as a foreman for the State Road Commission.

1937

Served in France during World War I. Served on the Utah State Legislature and Senate.

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1936

World War I veteran. Major, Last Man’s Squad, Member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, President Carbon County Cattlemen’s Association. Worked as the Superintendent of the Price City Cemetery.

1935

He was a member of Argento Lodge No. 3, AF&AM in Salt Lake City; a member of Price Chapter No. 6, Royal Arch Masons; and a member of the Shrine. Dr. Ballinger was past president of the Utah Dental Association. He served in the Army during World War I.

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1934

Served in France during World War I. In addition to serving twice as Commander of Post 3, he was the State Officer for the Legion, was a State Adjutant, and a Registrar for Boys State. He was a member of the 40 & 8 Last Squad. He taught school in Helper and was the Director of the First National Bank of Price. Art died while attending Boys State in Logan.

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1933

Enlisted in 1920

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1932

Served as a Sergeant 1st Class in the 341 Aero Squadron. Enlisted May 13, 1917 and served until April 11, 1919. The 341st Aero Squadron was organized in July 1918 at Camp Greene, North Carolina. They quickly shipped overseas via the Port of Embarkation at Newport News, Virginia in the same month. They arrived in Brest, France in September and traveled to St. Jean de Monts via St. Maixent. Once there the small group was merged with the 2nd Headquarters Detachment. They operated in France primarily as Services of Supply troops through March 1919, building and expanding the camp at St. Jean de Monts. The 341st returned home via Garden City, New York in April 1919 where they were demobilized.

1931

Enlisted June 20, 1918 and served until August 1919. Separated as a Corporal in the 302 Motor Transport Corps headquartered in Tours, France during World War I.

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1931

Served as a 1st Lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps during World War I.

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1931

Served in the 362 Infantry Regiment from October 1917 to June 1918 when he was discharged to accept a commission. He then served until 1919 as a Second Lieutenant in the Field Artillery. Lionel worked as a doctor in Price.

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1930

Member United Methodist Church of Price. Past master Kings Peak Lodge #32 of Roosevelt. Member and past master Carbon Lodge #16 F&A.M. where he was presently serving as treasurer. Member York Rite and other Masonic affiliations. Lifetime member Price Elk's Lodge #1550. He was also a member of the Moose Club. After World War I, Ted drove the mail truck for the U.S. Mail and was instrumental in delivering the bricks to build the Bank of Vernal. Ted and his brother, Harvey, owned and operated Price Garage. Former machinist of Independent Coal and Coke. Ted also was a farmer in the Uintah Basin. Member and past post commander of Price American Legion Post #3. Member of the Last Squad of World War I. He enlisted at the end of World War I. Ted was one of the two surviving members of a group of one hundred veterans that organized shortly after World War I.

1929

Served as a Corporal during World War I from April 2017 to June 1919. He served in the 21st Infantry Regiment, stationed at Camp Kearny and trained troops for fighting in France.

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1928

He enlisted in the army at 28 Served overseas in the 145th Field Artillery in World War I. He was one of Price’s first postman, managed the Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry, worked for the Veterans Administration. He lived to be 95 years old.

1927

Served in the 1st Cavalry, 145th Field Artillery in World War II. After the war, served as an officer in the Army Reserve. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

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1926

Served May 1918-July 1919 as a Sergeant 1st Class, Quarter Master Corps, Refrigeration Plant Company. He was stationed at Camp Meigs, Washington, DC.

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1925

Served Sept 1917-Dec. 1919 as a Second Lieutenant in the 6th Engineers Regiment during World War I. The 6th saw action at Somme Defensive, Champagne-Marne, Aisne-Marne, St.Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, Champagne 1918

Was the Carbon County Surveyor and Engineer, worked as an engineer and supervisor for Utah State Roads, and several mines. In addition to the American Legion, he was a member of the Knights Templar, Elks, El Halah Shrine.

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1924

1923

1922

serving in the 145th field artillery regiment, for just more than a year, the armistice was signed and Perry was on his way home. He got a job with the Carbon County Bank in Price Utah. The couple built Julia’s “little dream home” there, and enjoyed some of the best years of their life.

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1921

Served in the Army at the end of World War I from September to December 1918. After the War, Nick served for 38 years on the Price City Fire Department, eventually becoming the Chief. Besides the American Legion, Nick also led the Elks Lodge.

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1920

1919

First commander of Post 3.

Served in France during World War I. In addition to serving twice as Commander of Post 3, he was the State Officer for the Legion, was a State Adjutant, and a Registrar for Boys State. He was a member of the 40 & 8 Last Squad. He taught school in Helper and was the Director of the First National Bank of Price. Art died while attending Boys State in Logan.

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