Brother David D. Mahoney was installed as National President of The National Sojourners, Inc. on June 9, 2025 in Omaha, NE at their 106th Annual National Convention.
The National Sojourners is a Masonic Military organization where all members are Masons and almost all are or have been members of the U. S. Military. There are three Sojourners chapter in Wisconsin: Milwaukee Chapter #27 (Milwaukee); Truax Chapter #197 (Madison area); and Old Abe Chapter 573 (Eau Claire/Chippewa falls/Wausau area).
He has an extensive military career enlisting in the USN Seabees in June of 1968 and attending basic training in San Diego, California. He served in Vietnam from July 1969 to March 1970. After his enlistment ended he served in the Naval Reserves, Army Reserves and Air National Guard. His tri-service military decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, USA Commendation Medal, USAF Commendation Medal, USA Achievement Medal (2 OLC), USN Meritorious Unit Commendation, USN Good Conduct Medal, USA Reserve Components Achievement Medal (4 OLC), National Defense Service Medal (2 Stars), Vietnam Service Medal (with device), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve (w/Hour Glass), Army NCO Professional Development (W/3), USA Overseas Service, Army Reserve Components Overseas Training, USAF Longevity Service Award (2 OLC), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Republic of Vietnam Campaign, Navy Expert Rifleman, and Navy Expert Pistol Ribbon.
Brother Mahoney was raised a Master Mason on April 3, 1972 in Waukegan Lodge No. 78 in Illinois as courtesy work for Eau Claire Lodge No. 112 in Wisconsin. In 1978, he served as Master of Eau Claire. In York Rite, Companion and Sir Knight Mahoney was exalted, greeted, and knighted in RAM, R&SM, and KT in Waukegan and North Chicago, Illinois in May 1972 He served as High Priest of Tri-County Chapter #11 in 2004, Chippewa RAM Chapter as Illustrious Master of Chippewa R&SM Council #25 (1978), and as Commander of Robert Macoy Commandery #3, Eau Claire KT Commandery #8. At the Grand level, Companion and Sir Knight Mahoney served as Grand High Priest of RAM (2013), Grand Illustrious Master of R&SM (1987), and Grand Commander of KT (2015), all of Wisconsin. At the National Level, Companion Mahoney served as General Grand Steward of the General Grand R&SM Council (1990-1993) and as Regional Deputy General Grand Master, General Grand R&SM Council (2011-2014). He is also a member and has served as Principal and Secretary/Recorder of Red Cross of Constantine, Holy Royal Arch Knights Templar Priest; Allied Masonic Degrees; Knight Masons; Knights of the York Cross Honour (KYCH). His York Rite Awards include the Ephram Kirby Award (RAM); Order of the Secret Vault (R&SM); Knight Commander of the Temple (KT); Order of the Purple Cross (YRSCNA); and KYGCH 3 quadrants. In other Appendant Masonic Bodies, Brother Mahoney joined the Order of the Amaranth (1974) and Scottish Rite (1985), both in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
National Sojourners and Heroes of ‘76: Brother 1SGT David D. Mahoney joined Milwaukee Chapter #27 on 31 March 2005 and served as its Chapter President (2014-15) and Secretary (2015-19). He became a Hero of ‘76 in Paul Revere Camp on 26 Aug 2006 and served as its Commander (2015-16). In 2018 and 2019, Brother 1SGT Mahoney was instrumental in chartering Truax Chapter #197 and served as its Charter Secretary/Treasurer (2019-Present). He is a member of twenty chapters. At the national level, Brother 1SG Mahoney was appointed Regional Representative (2018-19) and Area Representative (2019-20). He became a National Officer upon being elected to the Committee of 33 (2018-21). He also served on the Publications Review Board (2020-21). Brother 1SG Mahoney was elected N3VP at the 100th ANC in Milwaukee in June 2021 and advanced normally to become NP in 2025-26.
Brother 1SG David D. and Lady Sharon Mahoney reside in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
