*Edward P. King, Jr.  

 (April '24-Dec '25)
MWB James E. Hamrick, Grand Master of Masons in Georgia paid a visit to the Lodge and at a regular Communication on October 20, 1924, the name of the Lodge changes to Ft. Benning Lodge, U. D. At this same communication, 79 Brethren approved the Application for Charter, which was granted on October 28, 1924, with the number “579” being assigned. It was formerly the custom of the Grand Lodge to “re-use” numbers that had previously been assigned to other Lodges, which had subsequently relinquished their charters, so Ft. Benning Lodge was the second Lodge to bear the number “579”. The number was originally assigned to Rock Springs Lodge of Norristown in Emanuel County. That Lodge was charted in 1910 and the charter forfeited in 1923. On November 3, 1924, MWB Hamrick, assisted by other Grand Lodge officers, constituted the Lodge and installed the elected and appointed officers, with WB Edward P. Kind, Jr., as Master.

Walter J. Dumas

(Dec '26 - June '27)
Served as Worshipful Master for a short term. 

George R. Still

Harry M. Foster

Loren A. Wetherby

Dedications plaques with Oak Tree planting at the Masonic Home and the Fort Benning Army Installation were done commemorating the two hundred years of Br George Washingtons Birthday.

John. L. Biggerstaff

Edgar C. Davis

Marcus B. Bell

Shirley H. Workman

Walter S. McHan

Stanley Carlin

(APR '43-DEC '43)

Lewis W. Wiggins

(Jun '44 - Dec '44)

Marvin V. Johnson

(Dec '45 - Jun '46)
The years of World War II were both hectic and traumatic for the Lodge, with most of its members seeing action in any number of the many battles of that war. WB Edward P. King, our first Master, was a member of General Wainwright’s staff in the Philippines and had the dubious duty of having to surrender some of the US Forces to the Japanese. He survived the infamous Bataan Death March*, and upon a visit to the Lodge on February 25, 1946, he spoke of his unpleasant experiences as a prisoner of war.   The war years were also years of great activity and growth for the Lodge. During that time, 209 brethren were Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in this Lodge, many of them courtesy candidates.

James C. Bridges

Norman J. McCullough

On May 13, 1950, the move to our present location got underway with a groundbreaking ceremony. and on January 20, 1951, MWB Marvin G Pound; member of Sparta Lodge No. 442 (no longer in rolls), Grand Master, assisted by other Grand Lodge Officers, conducted the cornerstone laying and dedication ceremonies. Raising the annual dues from $5.00 to $15.00 and selling bricks for $1.00 each financed the construction of the Temple. 86 Master Masons were raised that year.

James E. McAllister

59 Master Masons were Raised.

James W. Crenshaw 

Rayoul A. Lackey

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Jasper N Garrett, Jr.

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Ford G. Younmans

Debt of the new temple laid was finally paid off and celebrated with Mortgage Burning. 45 New Master Masons raised that year.

Eugene R. Roper

During his year as Worshipful Master, 38 Mater Masons were raised.

Edward P. Hitaffer

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Emory W. Smith

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Harry Hopfer

27 Master Masons Raised

Gene H. Cartwright

Trent V. Hunter

Willard W. Ivey

Leslie D Warner

Carl M. Phillips

Glen H Coburn

Donald R. Holstead

Fort Benning Arbor Day Ceremony was performed on the installation commemorating Worshipful Brother George Washington's 249th Birthday. See George Washington Commemoration Tree.

James E. Miller *

Most Worshipful Brother Miller received his Masonic Blue Lodge Degrees in Daleville Lodge No. 903, of Daleville, Alabama and was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on March 14, 1959. In 1979, Brother Jim affiliated with Fort Benning Lodge No. 579, F. & A. M., of Columbus, and subsequently served as Worshipful Master in 1984.
Brother Miller was appointed to the Grand Lodge Line as Third Grand Steward by Right Worshipful Brother Joseph P. Suttles.
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Johnny L. Tabler

Ronald J. Mahoney

Frankline R. Comer

WB Charlie Muffett was appointed as Grand Marshal and WB Joe Powell to serve as Grand Tyler during this period.. 

Alton Ford

October 28th, 2000 - Gathering for observance of The 76th Birthday of the Lodge. having 378 members on the rolls, of whom 112 where Emeritus Members. MWB James E Miller as Honor Speaker.

James W. Tate

2nd Election

Richard D. Brogdon

James W. Tate

3rd 

Jimmie L. Carpenter

Christopher D. Surles

June 11, 2010, "Georgia on My Mind day" event. Fort Benning Lodge conducted the first GA-CHIP registering 22 kids at the Georgia Visitor Information Center, (1751 Williams Road, Columbus of I-185 and Williams Rd. Ex.12 in Columbus, GA). Lodge was declining and affected by changes on the economy. Annual dues were raised to $100 in order to keep the lodge back on fincancial stability for future years.  5 Master masons were raised that year having 222 members on the rolls. 

Christopher Johnson

J. Darryl Moye

2nd Election

Larry Cox

Michael Alan Wilbanks

Included back into the lodge Masonic History and discussions on Masonic Principles. 

James W. Tate

Lodge repairs were the main focus during this year. WB Larry Cox; Sr. Warden at the time, helped with the needed replacement of building rear access doors. The restrictions for gatherings affected the lodge as more COVID 19 patient cases were increasing in the community. Because of the protocols mandated in Georgia that needed to be followed to battle this virus, no new member was able to receive degrees in masonry throughout the year. This was also a sad year as we lost great masons. Most Illustrious Brother James E Miller* and Illustrious Brother Robert S. Poydasheff; Past Mayor of Columbus, Georgia. 

Jonas Barlow 

Bylaws were revised applying Grand Lodge new policies. Within this year, Per Capita was raise and applied. 119 Master Masons in our roles.

Richard Luna

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