Meet the Officers
Below are the current Officers for VFW 4761 for the year 2025 - 2026 and a brief bio of each.

Harold Baldwin
Commander
Past Commander Baldwin is one of the original October 5. 1991 Charter members of General Daniel “Chappie” James, Post # 4761. He’s a Bronze Legacy life member” active and sincere in his participation within the Veterans of
Foreign Wars, Post # 4761. Also, he’s an active member of the American
Legion Post # 197. A family man with wife Trina Baldwin, an Army Veteran and two sons MM3 Camuel C. Baldwin, a nuclear engineer in the United States Navy and
Char-Michael M. Baldwin, SP/4 United States Army, Air Defense Artillery.
Commander Baldwin holds and Associate of Science Degree in Supply
Chain-Management, Logistics Distribution and Transportation. Also, held several hats within the VFW, Services Officer 2019-2021 Assistance Inspection General 2018-2019, 2 times All American 2012-2013 / 2016-2017, 4 times All State 2012-2013/ 2016-2017/2017-2018/ 2018-2019, Deputy Director Homeless Veterans Support-Northern Region 2015-2015, District 6 Chief of Staff / 2014-2015, Senior Vice Commander 2008-2012, Surgeon 2006-2008, a member of the Cooties- Catfish 23. 2012-2013 Receive the IRA Harper award w/ 145 % membership,
1st place 2012 GI Joe/ 3rd place 2010-2011 GI Joe awards. He entered basic training at Fort Jackson South Carolina in 1976, Advanced Individual Training at Fort Benning, Georgia as an Infantryman. As a
Non-Commissioned Officer, he held several positions: Squad leader, and Platoon Sergeant. As a Master
Sergeant: State Coordinator of Florida,
Site Manager and First Sergeant of the
9/108th Quarter Master Battalion, Decatur, Georgia. Past Commander Harold M. Baldwin has served his country stateside and overseas. His overseas
assignments: includes Korea -1/38- 1/32 Infantry 2nd Division location (DMZ), Finten Army Airfield Germany, Operation Desert Shield/Strom 365th S&S Transportation and Operation
OIF/OEF, 377th Theater Materiel Management Command. He was recently awarded the Meritorious Service Medal Army Commendation Medal and the
Armed Forces Service Medal & the OIF/OEF for his servicing in support of OIF/OEF. Accumulation of Thirty-Six years active duty and reserves in the United States Army.
Master Sergeant Baldwin retired as a distinguished service member on April 16, 2012.
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Luthur Coley
Senior Vice
Luther Anderson Coley was born 12-19-1958. He served in the Army from 1976 to 1992. He has served as Sergeant at Arms and Senior Vice Commander for VFW 4761 and now serves as Senior Vice for 2025 - 2026

Gregory Boston
Junior Vice
Bio Coming Soon

Wayne L. Parks
Quartermaster
Quartermaster, Comrade Wayne L. Parks. Retired US Navy 1994 as Chief Petty Officer (E7) Machinist Mate. Vietnam Era and Gulf War Veteran.
Served on 5 naval ships, 3 different warships and 2 different support/repair ships. Joined the Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 4761 in 2007.
Became lifetime member. Served as Junior Vice Commander, Senior Vice Commander, Post Commander
2019 - 2022.
2021 - 2022 All State/All American Commander, National Deputy Chief of Staff. Currently resides in Jacksonville, Fl with family.
"NEVER GIVE UP"!!!

Alicia D. Franks
Chaplain
Fleet Intelligence Support Team Europe and Atlantic #0774
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Plank Owner First 0774, 1977 New Unit Linquistic capabilities, 3 languages, Recruited June 1977, 1987 Defense Language School, LDO Ensign Served Active Duty Special Work 3 years, 1986 US Embassy Peru, Retired

Ricardo Hester
Service Officer
Bio Coming Soon

Elijah Smith
Trustee 1st Year
Bio Coming soon

James S. Jones
Trustee 2nd Year
Bio and Pic Coming Soon

James Richardson
Trustee 3rd Year
Bio Coming Soon

TBD
Adjutant
Bio and Pic Coming soon

Dale Wilson
Surgeon
Bio Coming Soon

Arden Battle
Judge Advocate
Bio Coming Soon