The July 2, 1937 edition of the Asbury Park Press reported that Walter Oakes was elected as the new commander of Post 54. Other officers elected were: Edward Lewis, senior vice commander; William Metcalf, junior vice commander; Raymond Lykes, finance officer; Rev. James Childs, chaplain; Joseph Hardiman, historian; James Merola, sergeant at arms; Andrew R. Santoto adjutant and liason officer; Lew Tannanbaum, trustee.
