Dr. Enemund Meullion

Dr. Enemund Meullion Chapter

Alexandria, LA

In 1982, an effort was made to form a chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution in Alexandria. Philip M. Sleet Sr, St. John Chilton, James DeLee, and ladies of the Loyalty Chapter, DAR, worked to find new and existing members for this new chapter.

On October 29, 1982 the Organization Meeting of the Alexandria Chapter was held in the same room that 75 years earlier the Loyalty Chapter, DAR was formed. At this meeting State President Edward Overton Cailleteau signed the new chapters’ charter. roty Seven men were charter members of the Alexandria Chapter and after the signing of the charter, the first election for officers was held. Phillip Sleet Sr was unanimously elected President, Colonel Edgar Hendership, 1st Vice President, Dr. James DeLee, 2nd Vice President, Dr. St. John. P. Chilton, Genealogist, and Alvin L. Pitts, Secretary-Treasurer.

Below is a list of Compatriots who have served as Chapter President, along with year installed in office.

Phillip H. Sleet, Sr           1982
Edgar Hendershot          1985
Robert H. Pittman          1986
Rhorer J. Texada             1988
Dr. James DeLee         1990
Andrew Moore              1992
C. Willard Spivey, Jr       1993
Milton E. Ailes             1996

Phil Eisenwinter              1997 *
Gary Grand                      1998
Dr. James A. Morock    2007
Tony L. "Bo" Vets, II        2010
Thomas Ebarb 2011**
Tony L. "Bo" Vets, II        2011
Dr. James A. Morock    2012

*During the Eisenwinter administration, it was decided that the name should be changed to honor Enemund Meuillion, whose grave is located across the river in Rapides Cemetery, Pineville.

** Thomas Ebarb was elected and served as president for one month before being transferred to Kentucky. Vice President Bo Vets was served out the remaining term.

With dwindling membership, the chapter suffered from inactivity. In July 2007, Dr. James A. Morock and Tony L. Vets contacted State President John Johnson and Secretary Bill Allerton for guidance in re-establishing the chapter. Morock and Vets were named President and Secretary respectively and former members were contacted. On September 27, 2007, the Enemund Meuillion Chapter held its first meeting in several years.

President:
Gervais Compton

Secretary:
Brent Morock

Website:

https://www.emclassar.org

News and Events

Dr. Enemund Meullion Chapter Meeting (July 19, 2025)

Chapter President Gervais Compton presented Hon. Kerry Spruill with a Certificate of Appreciation and an LASSAR mug for Spruill's presentation on the history of the Sixth and the Seventh Amendments of the U.S. Constitution that guarantees the right to a jury trial in criminal and civil cases.

July 19, 2025
Dr. Enemund Meullion Chapter Meeting (May 17, 2025)
Chapter President Gervais Compton presented Aubrey Birinyi with two certificates and two checks for winning the 2024 Americanism Poster Contest at both the chapter and state levels. Birinyi's poster "Women of the American Revolution" will be judged at the 2025 NSSAR Congress in July.

Henry Robertson, Ph.D., received a certificate of appreciation and an LASSAR mug for his presentation "The Battle of Eutaw Springs, SC, in Myth and Memory."
May 17, 2025
Chapter Hears About Local Author’s Patriot and Judges Poster Contest (March 15, 2025)
Chapter President Gervais Compton presented Jim Smilie, our guest speaker and a prospective member, with a Certificate of Appreciation and a LASSAR mug for his presentation on John Smilie, his Patriot Ancestor.

Aubrey Birinyi won the 2024 Dr. Enemund Meullion Chapter Americanism Poster Contest.
March 15, 2025
State President Installs Officers (January 18, 2025)
Chapter President Gervais Compton inducted new member Lawrence Norlander (left) into the SAR. Norlander's Patriot Ancestor Ward Litchfield served as a private in Capt. Ensign Otis' Plymouth Co., MA, Militia Company called "Royal Americans of the town of Scituate," which probably marched in response to the Lexington Alarm of April 19th, 1775.

Compton presented LASSAR President Russ Godwin with a Certificate of Appreciation for his presentation on Oliver Pollock, a forgotten Patriot, who was instrumental in brokering relationships between American Revolutionaries and the Governors of Spanish Louisiana. Pollock's success as a businessman opened doors for him and allowed him to aid the Patriot cause.

Godwin inducted the 2025-2026 Chapter Officers: President, A. Gervais Compton, Jr. (III); Chaplain, Clyde Neck; and Secretary / Treasurer / Registrar Brent Morock. Vice President, Darrell Poole, Ph.D., not pictured.
January 18, 2025
Chapter Hears How Weather Effected Major Events In Louisiana (November 16, 2024)

Presiden Jerry Sanson, Ph.D, gave an interesting presentation about how the weather influenced various events in Louisiana history. President Gervais Compton presented Dr. Sanson with a Certificate of Appreciation and LASSAR coffee mug.

November 16, 2024
Dr. Enemund Meullion Honored (October 19, 2024)
Prior to the chapter meeting, Dr. Enemund Meullion Chapter members, Fort Jesup C.A.R. members, LASSAR Ladies Auxiliary members, and guests met at the grave of Dr. Enemund Meullion for the Annual Wreath Laying in Old Rapides Cemetery. From left: Allie Tarver (Louisiana State C.A.R. Pres.), Secretary Brent Morock, Tori Flynn (Ft. Jesup C.A.R. Senior Pres.), Nicholas Tarver (C.A.R.), President Gervais Compton, Cheryl Morock (Aux. VP), Michael Wynne, Mary Beth Tarver, Hannah Flynn (Ft. Jesup C.A.R. Pres.), Natchitoches Chapter President Tony Vets, Hayden Tarver (C.A.R.), Taylor Thompson (Dr. E.M.), and Liz Lindsay (Aux.).

At Forts Buhlow & Randolph Visitors Center, Michael Wynne talked about Alexander Fulton, the founder of the Town of Alexandria, LA. President Compton presented him with a Certificate of Appreciation.
October 19, 2024
Past Registrar General Speaks to Chapter (September 21, 2024)

Past Registrar General Tony L. Vets, Sr was guest speaker for the September meeting. Vets gave a presentation on the founding of Fort Boonesborough, KY, by Daniel Boone and Richard Henderson in April 1775. Two of Vets' Patriot Ancestors, Thomas Phelps and his daughter Lucy, were defenders of the fort during an eleven-day siege from the Shawnee and British Canadian troops in September 1778. Vets ended the presentation by telling how Thomas later moved his family to present day Louisville, where Lucy met and married another of Vets' Patriot Ancestors, Marsham Brashear.

Brashear was appointed a trustee in the founding of Louisville and served as secretary. This Patriotic Service led to him being recognized as a Patriot of the American Revolution. He is also credited as being one of the first, if not the first, distiller of bourbon whisky.

President Gervais Compton presented Vets with a Certificate of Appreciation for his talk.

September 21, 2024
Chapter Member Represents LASSAR at Battle of Euthew Springs, SC (August 30-31, 2024)
Compatriot Hal Gonzales, a dual member with South Carolina, presented a wreath on behalf of the Louisiana SAR at the 243rd anniversary of the Battle of Euthew Springs. Hal never misses an opportunity to represent the Dr. Enemund Meullion Chapter.
August 31, 2024
Member Represents Chapter and LASSAR at South Carolina Event (August 3, 2024)
Hal Gonzales participated in the General Thomas Sumter Commemoration in Sumter, SC. Gonzales delivered the keynote speech on the life of Thomas Sumter and presented the wreath for the Louisiana Society and the Chapter.
August 3, 2024
Chapter Hears of Great Flood of 1927; Presents Good Citizenship Award (July 20, 2024)
Guest Speaker Compatriot Charles Riddle III discussed his upcoming book about the Flood of 1927. His grandfather Charles Riddle I was the Chairman of the Avoyelles Parish Chapter Red Cross during the time of the flood. Photos and documents were re-discovered after Hurricane Gustav passed through Marksville in August 2008. President Gervais Compton presented Riddle with a Certificate of Appreciation for his presentation.

Speaker Pro Tempore and Louisiana State Representative for District 27 Mike Johnson received the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal and Certificate.

Top row from left: Al Pitts, Taylor Thompson, Chaplain Clyde Neck, Charles Riddle III, Rep. Mike Johnson, President Gervais Compton, Secretary Brent Morock, Past President Pat Ryan. Bottom row: Past President James Morock, Sr., M.D., Past Secretary Tony L. Vets Sr, Past President Thomas Ebarb, Jr., Paul Birinyi, M.D., and Past President Mike Lee
July 20, 2024
Busy Meeting with Awards and Guest Speaker (June 18, 2024)
Guest speaker Michael Wynne spoke about General George Custer's time in Alexandria. Chapter President A. Gervais Compton, Jr., presented Wynne with a Certificate of Appreciation and a LASSAR mug.

Aubrey Birinyi received a Certificate and a check from the LASSAR for winning the Americanism Poster Contest at the LASSAR Board of Directors Meeting on 13 April 2024. Her poster was sent to NSSAR to be judged at the Annual Congress.

Diane Lawton received the SAR Fire Safety Award on behalf of her husband Michael J. Lawton, who passed away in 2006. Michael was a founding member of the Holiday Village Fire Department, serving as president for 18 years, and remained an active member of the department throughout his life.

J. Eric Irby presented the SAR Law Enforcement Award to APD Chief Chad Gremillion. Gremillion began his law enforcement career at Alexandria Police Department in 1995. From 1999-2023, he served as a Louisiana State Trooper in Troop E. On 5 April 2023, Alexandria Jacques Roy appointed Gremillion as Interim Chief.
June 18, 2024
Restaurant Recognized for Proper Flag Etiquette (May 8, 2024)

Dr. Enemund Meullion chapter presented an SAR Flag Certificate to Nick and Linda Carrozza, Critics Choice Restaurant, in Alexandria on May 8, 2024.
Pictured, L>R, are Nick, Linda, Jim Morock (Flag Chairman), and Brent Morock (Secretary-Treasurer-Registrar).

May 8, 2024
Chapter Hears About President Polk and Essay on Lexington & Concord (March 16, 2024)
Dr. Enemund Meullion Chapter President A. Gervais Compton III presented the guest speaker LSUA professor Jim Rogers, Ph.D., with a certificate of appreciation and a LASSAR mug for his presentation on the ancestry and the life of President James K. Polk.

President Compton presented the 2023 Dr. Enemund Meullion Chapter Americanism Poster Contest Winner Aubrey Birinyi with a certificate and a $50 check. Birinyi's topic was Lexington & Concord – the shot heard round the world – and she discussed how “the shot” continues through history.
March 16, 2024
Officer Inductions and Chapter Name Change (January 20, 2024)
Enemund Meullion Chapter President Mike Lee presented Vice President Eric Irby, our guest speaker, with a Certificate of Appreciation for his presentation on the history of Revolutionary War artillery.

Chapter President Mike Lee presented Sgt. Brandon Spillman of the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office with the SAR Law Enforcement Commendation Medal and the SAR Life Saving Medal. Pictured from the left: Mike Lee, Sgt. Brandon Spillman, and Capt. Reggie Sanders.

LASSAR President Randall Domingue inducted the 2024 Officers – President Gervais Compton, Vice President Darrell Poole, Secretary-Registrar-Treasurer Brent Morock, and Chaplain Clyde Neck.

Newly inducted Chapter President Gervais Compton presented Past President Mike Lee with his Past President’s pin and Bronze Meritorious Service Medal.

Past Presidents James Morock, Sr., M.D., Pat Ryan, Mike Sawrie, Mike Lee, and Chapter President Gervais Compton posed for a photo after the meeting. Thomas EBarb and Tony “Bo” Vets II not pictured.

At his first order of business for the 2024, Chapter President Compton asked those assembled to consider changing the name of the chapter to include Dr. A motion was made, seconded and passed for this long overdue change.
January 20, 2024
Chapter Learns About Constitution and Inducts New Member (November 18, 2023)
President Mike Lee presented Judge Shannon Gremillion with a Certificate of Appreciation for his talk about the history of the U.S. Constitution.

Paul Birinyi, M.D., was inducted into the chapter. Pictured with President Mike Lee, Aubrey Birinyi, and first-line sponsor Brent Morock.
November 18, 2023
Chapter Honors Namesake Patriot (October 21, 2023)
Prior to the October meeting, Enemund Meullion Chapter and LASSAR Ladies Auxiliary members met at Meullion's grave in Rapides Cemetery for the Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony.

President Mike Lee awarded K. Michael Sawrie a Certificate of Appreciation for presiding over the September meeting.
October 21, 2023
Chapter Hears Talk on PTSD and Presents Awards (September 16, 2023)
Acting Chapter President Mike Sawrie presented Kelley Pears, PhD, with a Certificate of Appreciation and a LASSAR mug for his talk about PTSD.

City of Pineville Police Chief Darrell Basco introduced Patrolman First Class (PFC) Codiak Thompson, Basco's recommendation for the Law Enforcement Commendation Award. Sawrie presented the award to Thompson. Pictured: Basco, Thompson, and Sawrie.

Alexandria Police Chief Chad Gremillion introduced Sgt. Bobby Branton, one of two recipients of the Law Enforcement Commendation Award. Gremillion next introduced Officer (Ofc.) Samuel Terrell. Branton and Terrell both received the Law Enforcement Commendation Award. Sawrie also awarded Terrell with the Life Saving Award. Pictured: Branton, Terrell, and Gremillion.

Sawrie presented Darrell Poole, PhD, with the Military Service Medal.
September 16, 2023
Member Receives Certificate (July 15, 2023)

Enemund Meullion Chapter President Mike Lee presented Compatriot Charles Riddle III a Certificate of Appreciation for his presentation on the history of Avoyelles Parish. Riddle was also given a jar of fig and lemon preserves made by Pat Ryan. From left to right: Pat Ryan, Charles Riddle III, and Chapter President Mike Lee

July 13, 2023
Chapter Hears of the Exploits of Deborah Sampson (May 27, 2023)

Deborah Sampson, portrayed by Katherine "Sue" Lee of the Loyalty Chapter DAR, told the chapter her life story at the May 27th Enemund Meullion Chapter meeting. Sampson disguised herself as a man named Robert Shurtliff to serve in the Continental Army in the Fourth Massachusetts Regiment from May 1782 to October 1783.

She was assigned to Captain George Webb’s Company of Light Infantry at West Point, New York. For over two years, Sampson's true identity remained undiscovered. She left a bullet in her shoulder that she received in a skirmish with Loyalists. Another time she was shot in the thigh and then extracted the bullet herself. While on a mission to Philadelphia, she fell ill with a high fever and passed out. While unconscious, the doctor discovered Shurtliff was a woman.

Sampson was honorably discharged and received a pension for her military service from her native state of Massachusetts. She also went on a lecture tour across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York. Her husband Benjamin Gannet successfully petitioned Congress for a pension four years after Sampson's death.

Jim Morock, M.D., acting Chapter President, presented Katherine Lee with a Certificate of Appreciation for her presentation.

May 27, 2023
Numerous Awards Presented (March 18, 2023)
President J. Michael Lee presented the LA Historic Sites District Manager Ray Berthelot from the Office of State Parks with a Certificate of Appreciation for his discussion of various sites in the Louisiana State Parks system.

President J. Michael Lee awarded Alexandria Firefighter Capt Greg Derbonne the Fire Safety Commendation Medal and the Life-Saving Medal for his public service.

Chapter members were also recognized. Compatriot Benjamin Vets shared his entry for the Americanism Poster Contest. The chapter voted to declare his poster the winner at the chapter level.

Secretary/Registrar Brent Morock was presented with the Bronze Roger Sherman Medal for his service to the chapter.

Chaplain Clyde Neck received a Certificate of Appreciation for the preservation of the Hypolite Bordelon House and for his work at the La Commission Des Avoyelles.
March 18, 2023
Poole Discusses the Crossing and Officers Installed (January 21, 2023)
Compatriot Darrell Poole, Ph.D., was the guest speaker at the January meeting. Poole received a Certificate of Appreciation for his presentation on George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River.

LASSAR President Jeff Nolen installed the 2023 Enemund Meullion Chapter Officers. From left: President J. Michael Lee, Vice President J. Eric Irby, Secretary/Registrar Brent Morock, and LASSAR President Jeff Nolen. Not present: Chaplain Clyde Neck and Treasurer Carlos Mayeux, Jr.
January 21, 2023
Local Business Recognized For Flag Display (January 20, 2023)

Texas Roadhouse was recognized for properly displaying the US flag. Shown are President Mike Lee, Manager Beau Roach, and Jim Morock, Flag Chairman.

January 20, 2023