The Legacy of Service: A History of Wallis Post 200, American Legion Founding and Formation Wallis Post 200 of the American Legion traces its roots to November 1933, a period when the country was still healing from the aftershocks of World War I and the Great Depression. In Wallis, Texas, a few dedicated veterans—Arthur Toellner, Frank Marek, and Willie C. Motl—found themselves reminiscing about their days in service and recognized a shared need among fellow veterans for camaraderie and continued service. These casual conversations laid the foundation for the formation of a local American Legion post. Read more about The Legacy of Service: A History of Wallis Post 200, American Legion