Welcome to American Legion, Frank E. Booma Post 6
Mentoring youth, advocating patriotism, promoting strong national security, & continued devotion to our military & veterans.
About Us
Frank E. Booma
Lieutenant Frank Booma died on July 11, 1918 in the Champagne region of France, during World War 1. He was killed by a bomb dropped from Boche aeroplane, as he led his men a second time into the trenches, after a period of rest behind the lines. He was 24 years old.
Frank Jr. attended local schools and was a star athlete. He played football and basketball at the YMCA and graduated from Portsmouth High school in 1910. He took post graduate classes and captained the 1911 football and basketball teams. Before college he worked for Silas Pierce Company as a clerk. In 1915 he attended New Hampshire College (which became the University of New Hampshire). While there, he was a member of the football team, basketball team, and the rope-pull team.
When America joined the war in 1917, he was at Plattsburgh, NY for training with the Reserve Officers Corps. “He was commissioned a lieutenant in August, 1917, and was one of the first of the newly appointed officers to volunteer for overseas duty.” He was attached to Battery A of the 151st Division field artillery.
Frank Booma’s body was initially interred in France but in 1921, it was removed to Portsmouth where he was memorialized and buried in the south cemetery.
Post History
In June of 1919 a group of local veterans who had recently come home for the war met at the Portsmouth Elks home and formed a Portsmouth post of the American Legion of the World War. Fifty-five men were present. The charter was issued and signed in National Headquarters, Indianapolis on August 1, 1920. The charter was then forward to the Department of New Hampshire where it was signed and present on August 10, 1920. The charter was left open so that all men who took part in the war could become members.
Did you know?
The Frank E. Booma American Legion Post 6 is well situated in a military oriented city. Portsmouth, New Hampshire is bounded on one side by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard which as been in existence for over 100 years and on the other side the former Pease Air Force Base. Both military facilities have their own space in the history books. The Naval Shipyard was the site of the signing of the Russo-Japanese Treaty in 1905. Pease Air Force Base was the home of the 509th Bomb Wing. The “Enola Gay” was an aircraft assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing when it dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan.
Calendar of Events
May 5, 2023
CINCO DE MAYO
Karaoke with DJ Darlene
7-11 p.m.
May 6, 2023
Surf & Turf
3 p.m.
May 11, 2023
Unit Meeting
6 p.m.
May 13, 2023
Surf and Turf
3 p.m.
Echo Brook
7 -11 p.m.
May 17, 2023
S.A.L. Meeting
6 p.m.
May 18, 2023
Post Meeting
6 p.m.
May 20, 2023
Surf and Turf
3 p.m.
Karaoke with DJ Darlene
7-11 p.m.
May 27, 2023
Surf & Turf
3 p.m.
Links
American Legion Digital Dispatch
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American Legion Magazine
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American Legion Auxiliary Magazine
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Emergency Housing Guide
According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, more than half a million people experience homelessness, and emergency shelters are the first place people go when facing a housing crisis. Emergency housing programs give homeless seniors a safe place to stay and help with transitioning to other housing options, making them a valuable resource.
This new guide discusses the problem of homelessness among older adults and offers a comprehensive list of emergency housing resources by state.
Medicare Advantage Plans in New Hampshire
Medicare Advantage is a private health insurance program that serves seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout New Hampshire. Also known as Medicare Part C, it provides beneficiaries with the services provided by Original Medicare Parts A and B; however, Medicare Advantage often includes additional insurance that covers the cost of prescription medications and services such as optometry and dental care. It's important to note that Medicare Advantage plans differ in coverage offered and cost, depending on the insurance provider.
Medicare Resource for Veterans
As a Medicare plans resource center (Note: we do not sell or provide healthcare plans), we’ve made it our mission to help aging adults get the most out of Medicare. Medicare, like all health insurance programs, can be very complicated. How Medicare works in conjunction with the VA military healthcare benefits can be extremely confusing. Our new resource helps veterans understand how Medicare works with VA and TRICARE, should a veteran enroll, how to enroll, and most importantly strategies on how to maximize benefits.
Mesolthelioma Guide - Restoring Hope
Mesothelioma Guide provides patients and their loved ones with resources, answers, and information over a wide spectrum of free assistance options.
ResumeBuilder.com - landing a job and building the perfect resume should be simple.
Help for active-duty military and veterans craft the perfect cover letter and resume to help them successfully transition back into civilian careers. A detailed guide that will walk through every step of creating an effective military to civilian cover letter and resume, from choosing the correct format to avoiding red flags that may cost getting that dream job. You can read more about our work here:
Small Business Entrepreneurship Outreach Program
Digital.com has recently published guide specifically for US Veterans who are in the process of starting or currently own a small business.
Recent data points to 1 out 20 business owners being veterans, which speaks to the fact that their unique experience and perspective gives them the ideal skill set needed to successfully take on the challenges of entrepreneurship. Veterans are often able to demonstrate an inspiring style of leadership that is characterized by selflessness, balanced with the discipline to strive for continued growth and progress, and perfectly equipped to remain effective when facing the greatest of setbacks. Most of all, though every entrepreneur will have a different journey, sacrifice will undoubtedly be a part of the success story.
They want to come alongside and help veterans turn their business aspirations into successful endeavors by making sure they are aware of the unique competitive advantages available to them such as exclusive grants, training resources, and mentoring. You can learn more about it here:
VETERANS’ GUIDE TO VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS AND APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
If you’re a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, you may have access to educational benefits through veteran assistance programs. In addition to helping veterans attend traditional four-year colleges, these benefits can also be applied to vocational schools and apprenticeships.
Post 6 Merchandise
T-Shirts
$10
Black with Front Logo over heart
Sizes S, M, L, XL,XXL,XXXL
Hooded Sweat Shirts
$30
Black with Front Logo over heart
Sizes S, M, L, XL,XXL,XXXL
Zippered Jacket
$25
Black with Front Logo over heart
Sizes S, M, L, XL,XXL,XXXL
Miscellaneous
Lapel Pin
$3
License Plate
$5
Ball Cap
$10
Black - Size fits all
Come by the Post Home to purchase any of these items.