In
the summer of 1989, a small group of Harley-riding combat Vets of the Vietnam
War, who were also police officers, banded together to the form the Nam Knights.
The club was founded in New Jersey by Jack Quigley, now retired Under-sheriff of
the The Bergen County Sheriff's Department. Jack served as a platoon
sergeant with the 11th Motor Transport Battalion, First Marine Division.
Today, the Nam Knights of America Motorcycle Club has grown to over 42 chapters
in eleven states, with hundreds of members made up of veteran's of all eras, law
enforcement personnel and a few special and dedicated "civilians."
Membership is approximately a 50/50 split, comprised of Vietnam and other
military veterans (active or retired), and law enforcement personnel (active or
retired). All members must ride Harley Davidson Motorcycles, or custom
built motorcycles with the appearance and construction which is identical to a
Harley and has engine parts that interchange with Harley Davidson engine parts.
Said custom engines must have a minimum displacement of 750cc.
The mission of the Nam Knights is to honor the memory of American Veterans and
Police Officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, to assist
Veterans and Police Officers in their time of need, and to promote community
awareness through sponsorship and participation in various community and
fund-raising events. The Nam Knights Motorcycle Club continues to grow and
thrive due to the extraordinary dedication of its members, their families and
our benevolent supports.
1st North Carolina Chapter
We are a group of Vietnam
veterans, later conflict veterans and law enforcement officers who strive to
uphold the Nam Knights Doctrine and traditions. We are based out of
Goldsboro, NC with membership ranging from Wilmington to Rocky Mount. Our
membership is very diverse, containing in country Vietnam Vets, Vietnam era
Vets, and Veterans from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
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