Lumberton World War II Veteran Bio – Lester Trauth Senior, D-Day Survivor

Southeast Texas Veteran Biographies Lester Trauth: D-Day Survivor On SETX Seniors, one of our favorite focus areas is interviewing Southeast Texas veterans to preserve their stories and contributions to our way of life. In our magazine the SETX Seniors Resource Guide, each edition features an interview with an SETX WWII Veteran. We call the series, “Last of the Greatest” as a reference to these men and women being named “The Greatest Generation. Our SETX Seniors “Last... Read More

Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group – Preparing for SETX Veteran’s Day

Veteran Organizations in the Golden Triangle Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group For Southeast Texas Veteran’s groups, preparation for Veteran’s Day in the Golden Triangle has been going on for quite some time. For all of us in Southeast Texas, Veteran’s Day will be here soon. The Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group is already preparing.  The Southeast Texas Veterans Group is made up of volunteers who are veterans representing all branches of the US Military. This... Read More

Southeast Texas Veteran Organizations – VFW Post 1514 Village Mills TX

Events for SETX Veterans VFW Chapter 1514 – George A. Glasspool Senior Memorial Chapter Are you looking for a Southeast Texas Veteran’s group to join? Consider a visit to VFW Chapter 1514 in Village Mills. Their next meeting is Tuesday at 7pm: VFW Post 1514 in Village Mills TX / The Big Thicket 13634 Hwy 69 N. Village Mills, TX 77663 (409) 385-5760 Typically, the George A. Glasspool Chapter of the VFW meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. In November and December,... Read More

Southeast Texas Vietnam Era Veteran Bio – Lester Trauth Jr.

Southeast Texas Veteran Biographies Lester Trauth Jr. United States Air Force A couple of years ago, SETX Seniors profiled Lumberton World War II veteran Leter Trauth Senior who has since passed. He was one of our favorite WWII veteran interview! His son, Lester Trauth Jr., is also a Southeast Texas veteran. The Trauth family has a rich history of service to the United States. They immigrated to the US from Germany in 1844. Lester Trauth Sr. served in the US Army’s 79th Infantry... Read More

SETX Veteran Groups – VFW Post 2775 in Orange TX

Southeast Texas Veteran News  SETX Veteran Groups – VFW Post 2775 Are you looking for an Orange County Veteran’s TX group to visit or join? Consider visiting VFW Chapter 2775 in Orange. Their next meeting is Monday at 7pm (1st and 3rd Monday): VFW Post 2775 in Orange TX 5303 North 16th Street in Orange TX (409) 886-9738 Typically, the Orange TX VFW Chapter meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. They host activities for Southeast Texas veterans, and many are open... Read More

Veteran’s Day in Southeast Texas – Visit the National War Memorials

A Visit to the National Veteran’s Memorials In Washington D.C. SETX Seniors was fortunate to have an opportunity to visit the veteran’s memorials in Washington DC. It was a family trip to see my brother who served his whole career with the US Coast Guard. It was a moving experience. Thank-you to each of you have served. We do a lot of articles on SETX Seniors about and for our Southeast Texas Veterans, so a visit to the nation’s war memorials in Washington DC... Read More

Veteran’s Day Southeast Texas – Visit VFW Post 2775 in Orange Texas

Southeast Texas Veteran Organizations  VFW Post 2775 Are you looking for an Orange County Veteran’s TX group to visit or join? Consider visiting VFW Chapter 2775 in Orange. Their next meeting is Monday at 7pm (1st and 3rd Monday): VFW Post 2775 in Orange TX 5303 North 16th Street in Orange TX (409) 886-9738 Typically, the Orange TX VFW Chapter meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. They host activities for Southeast Texas veterans, and many are open to the public. This... Read More

Southeast Texas Veteran’s News: The National Veteran’s Memorials

Southeast Texas Veteran’s News A visit to the National Veteran’s Memorials In Washington D.C. SETX Seniors was blessed with an opportunity to visit the veteran’s memorials in Washington DC. It was a family trip to see my brother who served his whole career with the US Coast Guard. It was a moving experience. Thank-you to each of you have served. We do a lot of articles on SETX Seniors about and for our Southeast Texas Veterans, so a visit to the nation’s... Read More

Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group – Reserve Now for Veterans Day

Beaumont Area Veteran Organizations – Southeast Texans Veterans Service Group Southeast Texas Veterans have served in every conflict from the Civil War (War Between the States) through today’s actions in the Middle East. The Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group is an all volunteer group dedicated to ensuring all Golden Triangle veterans receive final military honors. The group is made up of veterans across the branches of the US Military.  As you might imagine,... Read More

Schlotzsky’s Veteran’s Day Sandwich Giveaway Beaumont and Lumberton

Veteran’s Day Beaumont  & Lumberton Our Southeast Texas Veteran’s give a lot. Schlotzsky’s restaurants in Beaumont and Lumberton are working hard to give back a little to Golden Triangle Veterans: Free small sandwich for current or former military military personnel Just provide: military ID, driver’s license showing military service, be in uniform or have some other type of way to show their military service (hat, shirt, veterans organization membership... Read More

Veteran’s Day Event in Lumberton TX – Hosted by American Legion Post 72

Veteran’s Day Event in Lumberton TX – Hosted by American Legion Post 72 Join the Lumberton community in honoring Hardin County and Southeast Texas veterans. American Legion Post 72 of Lumberton TX will host a special Lumberton Veteran’s Day program: Thursday November 10th 6:30 in the evening Lumberton Performing Arts Center / Lumberton ISD Dome Hwy 69 across from Walmart in Lumberton TX This special Lumberton Veteran’s Day event honors local veterans and recognizes... Read More