Past Department Commander Autrey James
With a saddened heart I inform the Department of California that our 105th Department of California Commander, Autrey James, transferred over to Post Everlasting on Saturday, November 9th. Commander James was an inspiration to us all in many ways and many encounters. Please keep his family in your prayers as they prepare for Commander James’ celebration of life. More information will follow as we receive it.
Sam Flores
Adjutant, The American Legion Department of California
Autrey B. James died November 9, 2024 at the age of 62. He was a Persian Gulf War Coast Guard Veteran and a member of Post 161 with 20 continuous years of membership.
Condolences may be sent to his wife, Mari James, at 5004 Morgan Way, Antioch, CA 94531-8412.
RECORD:
Department of California Commander 6-30-2021 to 6-26-2022
Department of California Judge Advocate 7-1-2015 to 7-25-2017; 6-25-2018 to 6-30-2019
National American Legion Charities Member 5-19-2021 to 2022
National Americanism Council Member 2019 to 5-19-2021
National Department Advisory Committee Consultant 5-11-2023 to 2024
National Finance Commission Member 5-19-2021 to 2022
National Resolutions Screening Committee of VA&R Commission Chairman 2-3-2023 to 2024
National VA&R Commission Executive Committee Chairman 2022 to 2024
National VA&R Commission Chairman 2022 to 2024
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Chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is the nation’s largest veterans service organization and its Department of California is dedicated to serving the approximately 2 million veterans living in communities across the Golden State.