John H. Geiger is listed as a Notable on VA's Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery website.  https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/abrahamlincoln.asp


John H. Geiger was born in 1925 and spent childhood in Iowa where his father, a veteran of World War I, directed Civilian Conservation Corps projects during the Great Depression. Geiger served in the U.S. Army during World War II. In 1945, while still in the military, the Army Technician 5 joined The American Legion. By 1960 Geiger led Illinois’ Legion department, and in the early 1970s he took command of the national organization. After his term, he remained active in the organization’s leadership, championing the G.I. Bill for Vietnam veterans and influencing policy. After World War II Geiger attended school on the G.I. Bill, graduating from the University of Illinois and, in 1966, becoming a structural engineer for United Airlines. Geiger oversaw construction of United’s Terminal One at O’Hare Airport as well as terminals in other cities. Geiger died January 10, 2011, 

Headstone of John Geiger at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. He was the National Commander of the American Legion from 1971-1972.

Headstone of John Geiger at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. 

John Geiger was the National Commander of the American Legion from 1971-1972.

John Gieger wearing his American Legion cover.

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Today is the anniversary of the American Legion’s founding. Started by World War I Veterans while still in France, the organization has advocated for Veterans for 103 years.
The national commander from 1971-2 was John Geiger. He joined the Army in 1942 at the age of 17 and fought with the 4th Armored Division in Europe, taking part in the Battle of Bulge and the occupation of Germany. 
After discharge he used the VA G.I. Bill to attend the University of Illinois, earning a degree in architecture and engineering. 
He then started his own architecture firm.
He joined the Legion in1945 while still on active duty, becoming the Illinois state commander in 1960.
During his time as national commander he pushed for better VA benefits and against pardoning draft dodgers.
Geiger died in 2011.
Technical Sergeant 5th Grade John Geiger is interred at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. He was 85.


JOhn Geiger was the American Legion National Commander from 1971-2. He joined the Army in 1942 at the age of 17 and fought with the 4th Armored Division in Europe, taking part in the Battle of Bulge and the occupation of Germany. 
After discharge he used the VA G.I. Bill to attend the University of Illinois, earning a degree in architecture and engineering. 
He then started his own architecture firm.
He joined the Legion in1945 while still on active duty, becoming the Illinois state commander in 1960.
During his time as national commander he pushed for better VA benefits and against pardoning draft dodgers.
Geiger died in 2011.
Technical Sergeant 5th Grade John Geiger is interred at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. He was 85.
You can leave him a tribute, or for your loved one at the VA's online memorial, the Veterans Legacy Memorial, 

JOHN H GEIGER

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