Record Of Events

The Record of Recent Events of Alamo Chapter 1836

Military Order of the Purple Heart

It was thought beneficial the Chapter publish a record of events and activities in which the Chapter has participated that may encourage the interest of more Members to get involved. Alamo Chapter 1836 was chartered in 1982. 

It is one of the founding chapters in the Department of Texas. It is currently the largest Chapter in the Nation with 800 Life and Associate Life Members. As of April 1, 2023, by conflict in which Purple Heart was awarded the numbers are as follows:

Vietnam-442. 

Iraqi Freedom-153.

Afghanistan Freedom-106. 

Korea-53. 

WWII-15. 

Associate Life Members-27.  

• Alamo Chapter 1836, Military Order of the Purple Heart, meets the first Saturday of each month at VFW Post 8541, 2222 Austin Hwy, at 9:30 am except for the month of July. The contact is Commander Tony Quesada, 210-945-4907.  
• Since 2019, we have organized a sporting clay shoot during the Fiesta season in San Antonio at either the National Shooting Complex or the San Antonio Gun Club. Contact is Ed Stiteler, 210-378-4860.
• We hold a Founder’s Day dinner each February celebrating the birthday of our founder, Gen. George Washington. This is a formal affair with a keynote speaker, awards presentation, and recognition of fallen Patriots. Contact is Bill Crumlett, 210-326-2231.
• We maintain a web site at www.purpleheartsa.us to publicize our Chapter and activities and keep members informed. Contact is Luis Reyna, 210-255-7817.  
• Throughout the year we hold Viola fundraisers at Sam’s Club and other venues to raise money for our welfare fund. Contact is Pete Rosey, 210-724-8544.
• Alamo Chapter 1836 support 54 JROTC units in San Antonio & Bexar County by providing Purple Heart Awards at high schools at their award ceremonies. Contact is Tony Quesada, 210-945-4907.
• The Chapter supports a float at the Fiesta Flambeau Parade during each Fiesta season. The Fiesta Flambeau Parade is the largest night parade in the Nation and regularly draws several hundred thousand spectators. Contact is Bill Crumlett, 210-326-2231.
• The Chapter participated in the City of Seguin 4th of July parade each year with an entry. Contact is Bill Crumlett, 210-326-2231.
• The Chapter is currently raising funds for the erection of a three-figure statue titled “Price of Freedom” to be placed in the front of VFW Post 9186, 650 VFW Boulevard, and a statue of a single grunt to be placed in front of the Vietnam Grunt Army Museum. Contact Tony Roman, 210-484-8620. 
• Each year we order specially designed Fiesta Medals, commemorating Purple Heart veterans, for sale during Fiesta season. Contact Tony Quesada, 210-945-4907.
• We sponsor and participate in hunting and fishing trips for combat wounded veterans throughout the year. Contact Gary Renick, 210-488-6797.
• We organize several events each year to raise funds for the Chapter. Contact Joe Alvarez, 210-240-9256.
• We hold a Chapter Christmas Party each year in which all family members are invited. Tony Quesada, 210-945-4907
• We maintain a Facebook page to publicize efforts and expand our reach. Contact Pedro Solis, 210-379-6244.
• We support needy veterans and their families through our welfare fund. Contact Alfredo Davila, 210-919-7330. 
• We support cities, counties, businesses, and schools who wish to be identified as Purple Heart entities.
• We have a Purple Heart Memorial in front of the Bexar County Courthouse and sell pavers to expand that memorial. Contact Lorenzo Rodriguez, 210-380-8497. 
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Bill Crumlett, Adjutant

June 3, 2023