Frank G. Frainier. Courtesy/American Legion Post 90 Los Alamos

COMMUNITY News:

The community is invited to attend the annual Veterans Day Ceremony, 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11 at the American Legion Frank G. Frainier Post 90, 1325 Trinity Dr.

Lunch will be available following the ceremony.

About the American Legion:

The American Legion is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in the community, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security and support of service members and veterans.

In Los Alamos, the American Legion, Post 90 was originally organized under a temporary Charter in April, 1947. On Aug. 26, 1952, under official Post 90 Resolution:

Whereas: Los Alamos Post #90, American Legion, Los Alamos, N.M has never been designated as a Memorial Post since receiving a National Charter in 1947; and, Whereas: A distinguished and loyal Legionnaire passed away this past month (July 12, 1952); and, Whereas: This Legionnaire was one of the founders and a charter member who put his time and effort into creating an active Post and promoted Legion activities here within Los Alamos Post #90; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That Los Alamos Post #90 be designated as the Frank G. Frainier Post #90, Los Alamos, NM al all records, incorporation papers, and business be changed to read Frank G. Frainier Post #90, American Legion, and a copy of this resolution be sent to Department Headquarters, Albuquerque, NM for final approval;  AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of this resolution be sent to the family of Frank G. Frainier in recognition of his services to The American Legion and the community of Los Alamos.

About Frank George Frainier:

• Born to Frank P. Frainier and Anna Broman
• Born: Buffalo, NY (1887) Blue eyes, light brown hair; 5’71/4” tall.
• Enlisted: age 19; Consecutive service July 27, 1907 to Jan. 26, 1925.
• July 27, 1907; 5 year term US Navy; 3rd Div., 3rd Bn N.M., N.Y.; Enlisted
• Dec. 14, 1914: transferred to 5th Div., 3rd Bn. N.M., N.Y.;
• April 14, 1915 – Fireman 1st Class; 5th Div, 3rd Bn; Honorable Discharge
• April 15, 1915 – Re-enlist Fireman 1st Class; 5th/3rd NM, NY;
• May 28, 1916 – Discharged
• May 29, 1916 – Re-enlist, 5th/3rd NM, NY
• May 1, 1917 – Enrolled as Chief Electrician, assigned to U.S.S. Iowa.
• Married Francis Thuman 1919.
• Died: July 12, 1952.

At this time it is unclear what the circumstances were surrounding Frainier to end up in Los Alamos, or exactly when this happened. This is primarily due to the nature of the secrecy of the town, facilities, and operations going on related to WWII and post war.

It is known that the circumstances of Frainier’s passing were related to the combination of a car accident and heart attack; it is not known which came first. Frank and Francis Frainier had three children: Albert F. Frainier, Elmer H. Frainier and Gerard L. Frainier. The son of Gerard was named directly after Frank George Frainier and resides in Buffalo, NY.

Source: American Legion Post 90 Los Alamos