The August 7, 1936 edition of the Asbury Park Press reported that William Carter was elected as the new commander of Post 54. Other officers elected were Walter Oakes, senior vice commander; Edward M. Lews, junior vice commander; Raymond Lykes, finance officer; William Cox, assistant finance officer; Otto Deedmeyer, liason officer; Maurice Dobbins, sergeant-at-arms, and William Eldredge, judge advocate.
