Commander Mike Donnelly

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Mike Donnelly installed as 2022-2023 American Legion Commander 

Mike Donnelly is a member of Franklinton Post 52, was elected Commander of the American Legion Department of North Carolina at ceremonies in Raleigh on June 11, 2022.

Commander Donnelly served in the US Navy from 1972 – 1991 and retired as a Chief Petty Officer. Commander Donnelly has been a PUFL member of The American Legion for 17 years.  He has served The American Legion Department of North Carolina as Post Commander, First Vice-Commander, Second Vice-Commander, District 5 Commander, District 5 Vice-Commander, and Department Vice-Commander for Division 1. His volunteer duties on the state level included serving on the Internal Affairs Committee, Chairman of the Department Americanism Commission from 2019 – 2022, he served on the National Americanism Council and the National Americanism Commission from 2021 – 2022.

Commander Donnelly’s wife, Carolyn, is also active in The American Legion Auxiliary. She has served as Unit 52 President, District 6 President, and is currently serving as Division 2 President.

The Donnelly’s make their home in Bunn, NC, have been married for 46 years, and are members of Franklinton United Methodist Church in Franklinton, NC.

Welcome Aboard, Mike!

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