Post 65 Metuchen , New Jersey
Post 65
Metuchen , New Jersey
About This Post
Post Namesake
Fugle-Hummer
Fugle Wounded9/23/18Battle St Mihiel died 9/24/1918 Reburied by Grand Parents Perth Amboy NJ
Hummer died 9/19/1918 309th Inf Reg 78th Div buried St Mihiel Cemetery Plot D Row 25 Grave 25
Notable Members
Dr Ellis First Commander Fugle-Hummer Post 65 Metuchen Charles B. Carman Major Engineers Past Commander Builder of Raritan Arsenal Harry Kramer 1st Vice Commander Middlesex County Post Commander Lewis Compton Under Secretary of the Navy May 19 1937 Dr Carl ... READ MORE
Photos
Wall Paintings 1933
Membership card
New Jersey Centennial Gala Celebration
Special Centennial Gala Guest
Uniforms of the Past
The Past Commanders Dinner Charade
1941 1942
Gold Star Monument Dedication Vietnam Memorial NJ
Veterans Day November 11 2012
Memorial Day 2009
1969
The Final Year at First Post 65 Home
HISTORY
1910
Fugle Hummer Battle ST Mihiel
Sep 19, 1918
American Legion Post 65 was named after Edward O Fugle and Frank Hummer boh wounded at Battle St Mihiel September 19 ,1918. Both died of wounds one on the Battle field and one at First aid Hospital.
Post Chartered 1919
Jul 18, 1919
Formation of Posts and County organization occupied the first year of Middlesex County activity 1919 almost exclusively. the first Post chartered at New Brunswick NJ on July,18 1919 Charles Henry Post No 29 and on July 25 1919 one of it's organizers, Franklin M. Ritchie was appointed by Hobart B. Brown State Chairman as County Field Secretary and was authorized by State Secretary Thomas Goldingay to organize Middlesex County. He began at once the work..
Formation of Posts and County organization occupied the first year of Middlesex County activity 1919 almost exclusively. the first Post chartered at New Brunswick NJ on July,18 1919 Charles Henry Post No 29 and on July 25 1919 one of it's organizers, Franklin M. Ritchie was appointed by Hobart B. Brown State Chairman as County Field Secretary and was authorized by State Secretary Thomas Goldingay to organize Middlesex County. He began at once the work..
The Commanders 1919 to 2019
Aug 13, 1919
Dr Alfred Ellis 1919-1920 Harry Kramer 1920-1921 J.K. Powell 1921-1922 Dr.J.M0rgan 1922-1923 Davis 1923-1924 James Hughes 1924-1925 Harry Kramer 1925-1926 W Pattison 1926-1928 Kenneth Bauer 1928-1929 Frank Duggan 1929-1930 William Smith 1930-1931 Nat.Pierce 1931-1932 Dr.Carl Roos 1932-1933 George Geiger 1933-1934Sam Wiley Resigned William McKenzie 1934-1935 William Thompson 1935-36Charles A Carmen 1936-37 Carleton Lake 1937-38 Dr.L.F. Kuntz 1938-39 Joseph A Campbell1939-1940 Isaiah Rolfe 1943-1944 J.McKerihan 1944-1945 Edward Lynch 1945-1946 Tom Slattery 1946-1947 T.B.Brann 1947-1948 Charles W.Faurott..
Post 65 receives Tempoary Charter
Aug 13, 1919
American Legion Post 65 Receives Temporary Charter from National Headquarters New York City New York. Charter members are as Follows Alfred Ellis MD, Ray P Wilson,Fred C Peck ,S Crosley Clarkson, W.A. Smith, WM A Smith Jr. , Edward F Blakely, Harry Kramer, L e Molinenx, Edward A. Burroughs,Ray P. Wilson, Hilbert W. Moss Reginal R. Crowell, Walter Tausig, J.H. McGuinness, William J. Cunning, Fugle-Hummer Post 65 is named after two Metuchen residents wounded 24th..
American Legion Post 65 Receives Temporary Charter from National Headquarters New York City New York. Charter members are as Follows Alfred Ellis MD, Ray P Wilson,Fred C Peck ,S Crosley Clarkson, W.A. Smith, WM A Smith Jr. , Edward F Blakely, Harry Kramer, L e Molinenx, Edward A. Burroughs,Ray P. Wilson, Hilbert W. Moss Reginal R. Crowell, Walter Tausig, J.H. McGuinness, William J. Cunning, Fugle-Hummer Post 65 is named after two Metuchen residents wounded 24th..
Organizing American Legion Posts Recruitment
Nov 1, 1919
Nov 1,1919 To the Service Men of Middlesex County, New Jersey You have served your Country well; but you still have a big job ahead of you. Surely you won't shirk! While the War is over, the mighty force for the good of Our Nation embodied in the Armies of the United States is by no means dead. We served not as Professional Soldiers but as Citizens to whom Military Service came as a duty..
Nov 1,1919 To the Service Men of Middlesex County, New Jersey You have served your Country well; but you still have a big job ahead of you. Surely you won't shirk! While the War is over, the mighty force for the good of Our Nation embodied in the Armies of the United States is by no means dead. We served not as Professional Soldiers but as Citizens to whom Military Service came as a duty..
List of Middlesex Posts Organized and Chartered 1919
Dec 31, 1919
Charles Henry 29 and Conklin-Smith Posts at New Brunswick: Luke A. Lovely Post 62Fugle-Hummer Post 65; New Market Post;Perth Amboy Post 45;Woodbridge Post 87;DunellenPost 119;Star Post 127 Jamesburg;R D.Burt Post Helmetta; Lenape Post 211 Sayreville; David Gocelak Post 211 South River; and Sentry Post Port Reading Charter Dates Post 29 New Brunswck July 18,1919 (originally Charles Henry Post 29) Luke A. Lovely Post 62 South Amboy August 11,1919 Fugle-Hummer Post 65 Metuchen August 13,1919 Perth..
Charles Henry 29 and Conklin-Smith Posts at New Brunswick: Luke A. Lovely Post 62Fugle-Hummer Post 65; New Market Post;Perth Amboy Post 45;Woodbridge Post 87;DunellenPost 119;Star Post 127 Jamesburg;R D.Burt Post Helmetta; Lenape Post 211 Sayreville; David Gocelak Post 211 South River; and Sentry Post Port Reading Charter Dates Post 29 New Brunswck July 18,1919 (originally Charles Henry Post 29) Luke A. Lovely Post 62 South Amboy August 11,1919 Fugle-Hummer Post 65 Metuchen August 13,1919 Perth..
1920
Post Chartered Middlesex County 1920
Apr 14, 1920
Post 253 Spotswood April 14,1920 Perry-Worthge Post 173 June 21 1920 Harold L.Berrue post 246 July 26,1920 Piscatawaytown,Raritan Township
Post 253 Spotswood April 14,1920 Perry-Worthge Post 173 June 21 1920 Harold L.Berrue post 246 July 26,1920 Piscatawaytown,Raritan Township
American Legion Auxiliary 1920-1927
Aug 13, 1920
The formation of the American Legion Auxiliary in Middlesex County 1920-1927. County Organization of the American Legion Auxiliary was started in 1920 by Mrs. Annie K. Stults of South Amboy, who was elected as the First County President and who served in that capacity until 1927. Mrs.Stults had organized an unofficial auxiliary to the Luke A. Lovely Post in August 1919,before the recognition of the Auxiliary by the National Headquarters of the American Legion. I..
The formation of the American Legion Auxiliary in Middlesex County 1920-1927. County Organization of the American Legion Auxiliary was started in 1920 by Mrs. Annie K. Stults of South Amboy, who was elected as the First County President and who served in that capacity until 1927. Mrs.Stults had organized an unofficial auxiliary to the Luke A. Lovely Post in August 1919,before the recognition of the Auxiliary by the National Headquarters of the American Legion. I..
First Middlesex County Convention
Feb 14, 1921
Raymond A Hale elected County Commander Feb 14 1920 at South River NJ Vice Commander Harry A. Richardson Service for Disabled. The organization had become well perfected By this Time but there was a Vast amount of work to be done on behalf of the Disabled Veterans and also in connection with the Reinstatement of and Handling of the "WAR RISK INSURANCE". Commander Hale arranged with the Veterans Bureau to send a "Clean Up Squad"..
Raymond A Hale elected County Commander Feb 14 1920 at South River NJ Vice Commander Harry A. Richardson Service for Disabled. The organization had become well perfected By this Time but there was a Vast amount of work to be done on behalf of the Disabled Veterans and also in connection with the Reinstatement of and Handling of the "WAR RISK INSURANCE". Commander Hale arranged with the Veterans Bureau to send a "Clean Up Squad"..
Middlesex County Posts Chartered 1921
Jul 25, 1921
Post 88 Highland Park July 25,1921 Post 263 Carteret August 20,1921
Post 88 Highland Park July 25,1921 Post 263 Carteret August 20,1921
Middlesex County Convention 1922
Dec 1, 1922
Harold L. Berrue Post of Piscataway was host of County Convention December 1922 at which time Ronald Kleckner of Perth Amboy was elected County Commander during this administration Past County Raymond A. Hale was Elected Senior Vice Commander of the Department of New Jersey. I March of this year the county organization of the American Legion supported the Middlesex County 40et 8 in arranging a big Public Luncheon at which National Commander Owsley addressed the..
Harold L. Berrue Post of Piscataway was host of County Convention December 1922 at which time Ronald Kleckner of Perth Amboy was elected County Commander during this administration Past County Raymond A. Hale was Elected Senior Vice Commander of the Department of New Jersey. I March of this year the county organization of the American Legion supported the Middlesex County 40et 8 in arranging a big Public Luncheon at which National Commander Owsley addressed the..
Joseph H.Edgar elected County Commander
Dec 1, 1923
This was the year County Chairman was changed to County Commander. The County Commander represented Middlesex at the National Convention The following Posts which had some difficulties were all revived and Membership increased from 704 to 764. at the State convention in Newark NJ Past County Commander Franklin M. Ritchie was elected Grand Chef de Gare. State Commander 40 et 8
This was the year County Chairman was changed to County Commander. The County Commander represented Middlesex at the National Convention The following Posts which had some difficulties were all revived and Membership increased from 704 to 764. at the State convention in Newark NJ Past County Commander Franklin M. Ritchie was elected Grand Chef de Gare. State Commander 40 et 8
Will Ameican Legion Post 65 fold in 1924
Dec 29, 1924
A special meeting is called to decide whether or not American Legion Post 65 can continue on as an Organization of the American Legion and whether the members have the Desire to keep the Organization continuing on. Photo below is a copy of the Minutes. Final deciding Vote was to Continue the World War 1 Veterans knew that Veterans like themselves and their Families needed the Organization to protect their Rights and Freedoms.
A special meeting is called to decide whether or not American Legion Post 65 can continue on as an Organization of the American Legion and whether the members have the Desire to keep the Organization continuing on. Photo below is a copy of the Minutes. Final deciding Vote was to Continue the World War 1 Veterans knew that Veterans like themselves and their Families needed the Organization to protect their Rights and Freedoms.
the Year 1925
Dec 1, 1925
There are now Fourteen Active Posts in Middlesex County. Middlesex County very active in work at "Toms River Convalescent Home" the secretary and the Treasurer of the Board Alfred W. Day and Harold G. Hoffman coming from it's members. Financially the County ended the year with $80 in the Treasury as against a bare budget at the beginning of the year. It was during this administration that the "Child Welfare" work of the American Legion..
There are now Fourteen Active Posts in Middlesex County. Middlesex County very active in work at "Toms River Convalescent Home" the secretary and the Treasurer of the Board Alfred W. Day and Harold G. Hoffman coming from it's members. Financially the County ended the year with $80 in the Treasury as against a bare budget at the beginning of the year. It was during this administration that the "Child Welfare" work of the American Legion..
Child Welfare
Dec 1, 1926
The year was tough with a large fight to keep Clarksboro Billets an Orphanage in Middlesex County open. When National Headquarters decided to Abandon the Clarksboro Billets' Middlesex County made a vigorous fight against the closure and it's Officers went to Chicago to Protest National Commander Howard Savage against Abandonment of the Billets. Middlesex County made a comprehensive survey to locate proper Foster Homes for Veterans Orphan Children with excellent results. A resolution from Carteret..
The year was tough with a large fight to keep Clarksboro Billets an Orphanage in Middlesex County open. When National Headquarters decided to Abandon the Clarksboro Billets' Middlesex County made a vigorous fight against the closure and it's Officers went to Chicago to Protest National Commander Howard Savage against Abandonment of the Billets. Middlesex County made a comprehensive survey to locate proper Foster Homes for Veterans Orphan Children with excellent results. A resolution from Carteret..
1927 the year of Child welfare success
Dec 1, 1927
Activities very high at the Toms River Convalescent Home many Hours and many Donations made by Middlesex County Posts. Hudson County joins in supporting the home brought about largely by the efforts of Middlesex County representatives. Child Welfare was again stressed and a report by the Child Welfare Officer ,taken from the Minutes, shows that at one time 36 Children in Middlesex County were receiving Legion aid. Highland Park and Lenape Post received National Citations..
Activities very high at the Toms River Convalescent Home many Hours and many Donations made by Middlesex County Posts. Hudson County joins in supporting the home brought about largely by the efforts of Middlesex County representatives. Child Welfare was again stressed and a report by the Child Welfare Officer ,taken from the Minutes, shows that at one time 36 Children in Middlesex County were receiving Legion aid. Highland Park and Lenape Post received National Citations..
Middlesex County Auxiliary 1928-1929
Jun 1, 1928
Mrs. Alice M. Clemons of Helmetta was elected County President at Dunellen in June 1927 with Mrs. Elizabeth Ritchie ( now Department President) as First Vice President, Mrs. Louise Blakely of Jamesburg as Second Vice President. The Officers were installed by Past Department President Mrs. Lillian Ludlow. One of the First accomplishments of the new administration was the adoption of strict Parliamentary Procedures and use of a Ritual. All meetings were well attended and great..
Mrs. Alice M. Clemons of Helmetta was elected County President at Dunellen in June 1927 with Mrs. Elizabeth Ritchie ( now Department President) as First Vice President, Mrs. Louise Blakely of Jamesburg as Second Vice President. The Officers were installed by Past Department President Mrs. Lillian Ludlow. One of the First accomplishments of the new administration was the adoption of strict Parliamentary Procedures and use of a Ritual. All meetings were well attended and great..
County Convention Oct 1927 and the year 1928
Oct 26, 1928
The year Bowling and Drum and Bugle Corp aroused much interest. Daniel E.Crabiel elected Middlesex County Commander at Woodbridge Oct.26 1927. a Bowling League was organized by Past CC Joseph Edgar and Herman Gallaher. Seven Posts entered the League. The First American Legion Drum and Bugle Corp in the County was organized at Woodbridge and it's success led other Posts to follow suit. Donations were made by the County Organization to Provide relief for Suffers..
The year Bowling and Drum and Bugle Corp aroused much interest. Daniel E.Crabiel elected Middlesex County Commander at Woodbridge Oct.26 1927. a Bowling League was organized by Past CC Joseph Edgar and Herman Gallaher. Seven Posts entered the League. The First American Legion Drum and Bugle Corp in the County was organized at Woodbridge and it's success led other Posts to follow suit. Donations were made by the County Organization to Provide relief for Suffers..
Middlesex County Post Chartered after 1921
Feb 9, 1929
Post 25 Joyce Kilmer February 9,1929 Post 177 Sgt J.B. Crandall July 18,1930 Old Bridge Post 214 Frandsen-Levandowski January 28,1932 South River Post 215 Cornelius Ivy Jan 28,1932 New Brunswick Post 243 Chaumont January 31,1934 South Plainfield Post 163 Harry Hansen June 2,1934 Fords Post 248 Feb 25.1935 Colonia
Post 25 Joyce Kilmer February 9,1929 Post 177 Sgt J.B. Crandall July 18,1930 Old Bridge Post 214 Frandsen-Levandowski January 28,1932 South River Post 215 Cornelius Ivy Jan 28,1932 New Brunswick Post 243 Chaumont January 31,1934 South Plainfield Post 163 Harry Hansen June 2,1934 Fords Post 248 Feb 25.1935 Colonia
Herman E. Gallaher Elected Commander for 1929
Oct 10, 1929
Membership in Posts of the County increased greatly in the administration of Herman E.Gallaher. Membership jumped from only 675 men at the beginning of the year to a staggering 1,200. Middlesex County was rewarded a Silk County Flag by the Department of New Jersey and first place seating at the State Convention held at Elizabeth NJ. The County Ritual Team also took First Place in the State competition. Joyce Kilmer Post 25 was organized at..
Membership in Posts of the County increased greatly in the administration of Herman E.Gallaher. Membership jumped from only 675 men at the beginning of the year to a staggering 1,200. Middlesex County was rewarded a Silk County Flag by the Department of New Jersey and first place seating at the State Convention held at Elizabeth NJ. The County Ritual Team also took First Place in the State competition. Joyce Kilmer Post 25 was organized at..
