American Legion
Chinatown Post 628
A place to belong, since 1945
Service brought us together.
Community keeps us close.
We are the veterans, families, and friends of Chinatown Post 628. For generations, our post has been a place to share a meal, remember those who served, and look out for one another.
Rooted in Los Angeles’s Chinatown, we carry that spirit of service forward.
Get to know our storyOur roots
A small beginning.
A lasting legacy.
On September 18, 1945, sixteen veterans established what became Chinatown Post 628. In the years after World War II, the post became a home for Chinese American veterans and a connection to their community.
Our name and surroundings have evolved. Our commitment to fellowship and service remains.
The 16 founding members
- James K. O. Dunn
- James Wong
- Frank Wong
- Martin F. Fong
- Albert Lee
- Wong Shee Lin
- F. L. Gow
- Hoy Lee
- Leonard F. Hai
- Dea G. Hue
- Ngim Wong
- Wong Chong
- Lim W. Jee
- Hong Pon Mar
- Bing K. Quan
- Hay B. Lou
- 1945
Our post begins
Sixteen veterans come together to establish the post after World War II.
- 1967
A home on North Broadway
The post moves from South San Pedro Street to 730 North Broadway in Chinatown.
- 2025
80 years of service
Members and friends mark the post’s 80th anniversary with a celebration in Chinatown.
- Today
The story continues
We honor our veterans, welcome families, and serve the community we call home.
The heart of Post 628
Different generations.
One community.
Our story includes veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam. Behind every uniform is a person, a family, and a lifetime of memories worth preserving.
More than a meeting.
A familiar face.
For our members, the post is a place to reconnect with friends who understand, welcome a new face, and stay involved in the life of Chinatown.
Families and friends are part of that story, too. Together, we keep the memories—and the friendships—alive.
Meet our post leadershipEvery member has a story.
Have a photograph, a service memory, or a story about someone in the post? Help us keep it for the next generation.
Still serving, here at home
A commitment that
continues in Chinatown.
Our service takes many forms. We care for veterans’ resting places, support young people, and lend a hand when our neighbors need us.
Remembering those who served
Helping restore and care for the Chinese Cemetery in East Los Angeles.
Encouraging the next generation
Supporting Boys and Girls State and scholarships for our JROTC community.
Supporting our neighbors
Contributing to disaster relief and community outreach.
Stay connected
You’re part of
our community.
Members, families, and neighbors are welcome to get in touch. We’d be glad to help you find your next step.
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