William A. Cleveland is a proud member of Post 908 in Scranton, PA within the 11th District. Commander Cleveland’s goal is to promote the legion programs; including the four pillars of Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism and our Children & Youth programs. He will also promote to improvement of our leadership in the legion on all levels.

It’s obvious that achieving the position of Department Commander that Cleveland has been involved in the Legion on every level but especially with his post. On the Post level, Cleveland was Commander for 5 years, has been a member of Post 908 for 30 years, Adjutant for 24 years, Membership Chairman for 24 years, and Board of Directors for 14 years.

ICommander Cleveland was District Commander twice 1999-2001 and 2009-2011, Adjutant 2001-2001, Finance Committee 2001 to present, delegate to the Past 13 Department Conventions, Delegate or Alt. to the past 12 National Conventions.

He stood proud as the Central Section Commander 2005-2006 and was also on the Advisory Committee.

For both the Department and National levels, he has served on various committees.

Affiliations

• Veterans of Foreign Wars – Life Member
• Disabled American Veterans – Life Member
• Military Order of Purple Heart – Life Member
• The Blackhorse Association – Life Member
• AMVETS
• Scranton Liederkranz Club – Director 7 years
• Lithuanian Tauras Club
• Green Ridge Sportsmen’s Club

Military & Awards

• US Army 1969 to 1971
• Basic Training and Advance Infantry at Fort Dix
• Serviced with the 11th Armored Cavalry regiment in Vietnam
• Awarded Bronze Star and Purple Heart

Employment

• 18 Years in the trucking/transportation industry
• 15 years at beverage warehouse

William Cleveland has been married to his wife Susan for 33 years. They have six children and 14 grandchildren. “Allons” is the motto of the 11th Armour Cavalry Regiment, it means “Lets Go”.