CHERRY HILL – Selfless. That was the first word that came to the mind of Thomas Pagano when asked about his stepson, Capt. Gregory Dalessio. The Cherry Hill native, who … Continue reading →
ATTENTION ALL LEGIONNAIRES! It is CRUCIAL that all General Members come out to our next meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, November 24th at 7:30pm at the Legion. Your … Continue reading →
11/11/15 Veteran’s Day Celebration. Post 372 Master of Ceremony, Commander Bill Quinn welcomed the packed canteen. After posting the colors, Morgan Connelly was introduced and beautifully sang the National Anthem. … Continue reading →
November 9, 2015) – Hundreds of veterans and their families attended the Freeholder Board’s annual Veterans Day observance, held on Sunday, November 8th at Veteran’s Island. Camden County Military Service … Continue reading →
It is with deep regret we inform you of the passing of Joan Donahue – the mother of long time Auxiliary member, Valerie Norton and mother-in-law of long time SAL … Continue reading →
Do you want excellent benefits and a secure career? Cherry Hill Police Department will be accepting applications for all qualified individuals interested in testing for the position of Police Officer … Continue reading →
This year we have 4 winners of baseball scholarships: The John R. Huhn III Memorial Scholarship is being awarded to Carter Fichter who played 3 years for our Senior Team … Continue reading →
The 2015 Season was another great year for Post 372 American Legion Baseball Program. The Junior Cherry Hill Black Team (17&U) won the State Championship defeating Newtown Post 86 in … Continue reading →
November 14th 2015 – For the 5th year, we will participate in the Cpl Marc Ryan 5K Run/Walk by providing a motorcycle escort and road block. Meet at Cold Springs … Continue reading →
Friday, December 4th – Flagging for the 8th Annual Cpt Greg Dalessio 5K Run/Walk – For anyone interested in helping to flag the 5K Route, meet at the Legion at … Continue reading →
Saturday, December 5, 2015. 10am-12noon – Legion family kids ages 1-10 are welcome. Breakfast, Santa and Santa Visit. Join us for breakfast, crafts and a visit from Santa. There is … Continue reading →
American Legion Post 372 Annual HOLIDAY PARTY!!!! Come join the fun on Sunday, December 20, 2015. 2pm-5pm – Celebrate the holiday season with all your Legion friends! Happy Hour Prices, … Continue reading →
SEES, David S. Suddenly on September 12, 2015. Of Marlton, NJ. Age 65. David was a true outdoorsman and loved life, living it to the fullest. He was a member … Continue reading →
We had a visitor at the Legion – a veteran, who was homeless. We directed him to the VOA, where he could get shelter in their Home for the Brave … Continue reading →
Join us on Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 at 6:30pm for the unveiling of the Vietnam Army Division Insignia Flag…hot dogs and light snacks to follow
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Friday, September 25, 2015 – CHERRY HILL ARMORY STAND DOWN – Join Legion members to volunteer at the Cherry Hill Armory STAND DOWN for our local Homeless Veterans. We will … Continue reading →
Habitat For Humanity Of Burlington County Kicks Off Their First Veterans Build Everyone deserves the American Dream but the men and women who serve our country to make those dreams … Continue reading →
It is with deep regret we inform you of the passing of Legion friend (and member of Florida Post), Jack “Pigman Jack” Semler. Funeral details to follow
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The Nam Knights of America MC – Delaware Valley Chapter – recently became a partner of the Vietnam War Commemorative Program. The Program is designed for organizations to assist a … Continue reading →
Join Us for the 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony – The Congressional Ceremony is right around the corner! Just four days after we, as a nation, celebrate our independence, … Continue reading →
Jeffrey S. Brown AGE: 73 • Merchantville On June 26, 2015, after a brief illness, at Cooper Hospital. Beloved father of Cynthia A. Brown and Stephanie C. (William) Schultz, special … Continue reading →
Former Governors and Senators (1946-Present) 1961 Boys Nation Senator Robert Grubb Haddonfield (Camden) Post #372 1978 Boys Nation Senator Stephen J. Pfelger Cherry Hill (Camden) Post #372 1979 Boys Nation … Continue reading →
Way to go Jacob !!!…. NJ Legion Boys State – Jacob deBlecourt, 2015 Hometown: Cherry Hill (Camden) Sponsor: American Legion Post #372 Boys State City: #17 Grant Schwarzkopf County Party:Nationalist … Continue reading →
Way to go David !!!! NJ Legion Boys State – David Golkow, 2015 Hometown: Cherry Hill (Camden) Sponsor: American Legion Post #372 Boys State City: #13 Pierce (click for city … Continue reading →
Way to go Paul !!!!! NJ Legion Boys State – Paul Crozier, 2015 Hometown: Cherry Hill Sponsor: American Legion Post #372 Boys State City: #5 Monroe Nimitz County Party: Nationalist … Continue reading →
Way to go Andrew !!! NJ Legion Boys State — Andrew Ellis, 2015 Hometown: Maple Shade Sponsor: American Legion Post #372 Boys State City: #1 Washington Halsey County Party: Nationalist … Continue reading →
Way to go Mitchell !!!!! NJ Legion Boys State – Mitchell Finkelstein, 2015 Hometown: Cherry Hill Sponsor: American Legion Post #372 Boys State City: #7 Van Buren MacArthur County Party: … Continue reading →
Way to go Samuel !!!! NJ Legion Boys State – Samuel Greenberg, 2015 Hometown: Cherry Hill (Camden) Sponsor: American Legion Post #372 Boys State City: #2 Adams Halsey County Party: … Continue reading →
Way to go Yung!!!! NJ Legion Boys State – Yung Kim, 2015 Hometown: Cherry Hill Sponsor: American Legion Post #372 Boys State City: #4 Madison Marshall County Party: Federalist City … Continue reading →
Way to go Marcus !!!! NJ Legion Boys State – Marcus Herceg, 2015 Hometown: Haddon Township Sponsor: American Legion Post #372 Boys State City: #12 Fillmore Vandenberg County Party: Nationalist … Continue reading →
Way to go Scott !!!! NJ Legion Boys State – Scott Korte, 2015 Hometown: Cherry Hill (Camden) Sponsor: American Legion Post #372 Boys State City: #3 Jefferson Marshall County Party: … Continue reading →
Way to go Thomas !!! NJ Legion Boys State – Thomas Lado, 2015 Hometown: Cherry Hill Sponsor: American Legion Post #372 Boys State City: #11 Taylor Vandenberg County Party: Nationalist … Continue reading →
Way to go Matthew !!! NJ Legion Boys State – Matthew Procida, 2015 Hometown: Collingswood Sponsor: American Legion Post #372 Boys State City: #7 Van Buren MacArthur County Party: Nationalist … Continue reading →
Way to go David !!!! NJ Legion Boys State – David Rosica, 2015 Hometown: Cherry Hill Sponsor: American Legion Post #372 Boys State City: #11 Taylor Vandenberg County Party: Nationalist
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Way to go Patrick!!!! NJ Legion Boys State – Patrick Stewart, 2015 Hometown: Cherry Hill Sponsor: American Legion Post #372 Boys State City: #10 Polk Ridgway County Party: Federalist City … Continue reading →
Way to go Brett !!!!!! NJ Legion Boys State – Brett Dashevsky, 2015 Hometown: Cherry Hill Sponsor: American Legion Post #372 Boys State City: #1 Washington Halsey County Party: Federalist … Continue reading →
Way to go Carmen !!! .. NJ Legion Boys State Carmen Carusone, 2015 Hometown: Sewell (Gloucester) Sponsor: American Legion Post #372 Boys State City:#7 Van Buren MacArthur County Party:Federalist City … Continue reading →
The Nam Knights of America MC – Delaware Valley Chapter – recently became a partner of the Vietnam War Commemorative Program. The Program is designed for organizations to assist in … Continue reading →
Theodore A. Verlander, III, age 75, recently of Middletown, DE, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, with his family at his side. He was born in Gloucester, NJ, the … Continue reading →
American Legion Post 372 was honored to distribute two ROTC scholarships at Cherry Hill West’ Scholarship Recognition Ceremony on Friday June 12. The two recipients were chosen based on their … Continue reading →
The SAL’s will have a special “Family Day” planning meeting on Wednesday, June 17th at 7:30pm in the canteen.
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On June 9, 2015, Post 372 honored Legionnaire Ron Krowiak for his many years of service and dedication to the American Legion Baseball. In a quiet ceremony prior to the … Continue reading →
Flag Retirement Ceremony to be performed by the Boy Scouts. More details to follow ….
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American Legion of New Jersey Statewide Memorial Service CHERRY HILL MAYORAL PROCLAMATION (May 2015) WHEREAS it is the intention of the Mayor and Council of Cherry Hill Township to focus … Continue reading →
World War II Veterans who reside in Cherry Hill will be honored on Wednesday, May 20th at the Cherry Hill Public Library. Senator James Beach, whose father is a WWII … Continue reading →
Courier Post – May 17, 2015 -CHERRY HILL –A handmade explosive device landed alongside Army Cpl. James Castaldi as he lay on his stomach firing a pistol while still behind … Continue reading →
Dorothy Richardson Spaugh Henderson on May 14, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Maurice P. Henderson, Major USMC (Ret.) Dear mother of Caroline Henderson, Samuel Henderson (Marilyn), Brittain Henderson (Linda) … Continue reading →
A soldier’s heroism, known by too few, getting wider honors May 15, 2015 – Edward Colimore, Inquirer Staff Writer They were sent out that day on a search-and-destroy mission. James Castaldi of … Continue reading →
Next of kin to receive Silver Star posthumously awarded to KIA Vietnam Veteran James Castaldi – 47 years after his death. James Castaldi, was born December 31, 1942, son of … Continue reading →
Vet-to-Vet Volunteer Program – Samaritan THEY NEED YOU… BECAUSE ONLY YOU UNDERSTAND…. It takes so little time. We train! Help your fellow vets on Samaritan’s hospice program feel appreciated by: … Continue reading →
March 2015 – It is with deep regret we inform you of the passing of longtime Auxiliary member, Edna Gallagher. Her obit will be posted on Wednesday. Viewing will be … Continue reading →
For those of you that know Frank “Stink” Cianfrani and Lorraine (Hamersly) Cianfrini, Lorraines mother passed away. Frank, Lorraine and her mother moved to Florida several years ago, from Maple … Continue reading →
April 19, 2015 – Lane Peck Memorial Softball / Beef & Beer. Join us in celebrating the life of Lance Peck – Legion SAL member, Legion Rider and Legion Baseball … Continue reading →
A Philadelphia police officer died after being shot in the head Thursday afternoon in North Philadelphia, police sources told The Inquirer. Authorities said two suspects were in custody. Sources identified … Continue reading →
Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima at the 6th Annual GATHERING OF HEROES. Join these war heroes as they swap stories and serve … Continue reading →
Preparing for the 2015 Session< The 70th Anniversary of ALJBS to be held June 21-26, 2015 February 2015 – This year, American Legion Post 372 will be sponsoring 18 boys … Continue reading →
It is with deep regret we inform you of the passing of Phyllis Everett on January 7th, 2015 – she is the mother of long time SAL member, Charlie Everett. … Continue reading →
It is with deep regret we inform you of the passing, Judi Grady Martorano on January 5, 2015. She will be sorely missed by many. Judith Ann Grady, on January … Continue reading →
Funeral Information for Mary “Betty” E. Doerr Home: Maple Shade, New Jersey Birthdate: April 8, 1917 Place of Birth: Bell Island, Newfoundland Date of Death: December 31, 2014 Age: 97 Service Information: Wednesday January 7, … Continue reading →
During the month of January, you must show your American Legion Membership ID Card to the bartender when you visit the Legion. We also honor Membership Cards from VFW, AMVets, … Continue reading →
Kick Off 6:25pm. Join us to watch the Superbowl on one of our 5 TVs. Complimentary Food Buffet to be put out during first quarter.
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The Legion will be open from 12noon – 9pm ??? on Xmas Eve and will be closed Xmas Day
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Legionnaire James Fleischmann remembers what it was like to serve in the Air Force and not have much in the way of expendable income. And he remembers what it was … Continue reading →
It is with deep regret we inform you of the passing of George DuBell Formerly of Cherry Hill – George Wamsley DuBell, age 60, of South Dartmouth, passed away peacefully … Continue reading →
The Annual NJ Statewide American Legion Services kick off with the Parade on Sunday, May 31st at 1:30pm at Locustwood Cemetery, followed by a Ceremony, with Guest Speakers including NJ … Continue reading →
By Cleve Bryan , Justin Udo CAMDEN, N.J. (CBS) – Hundreds lined the walkway to the Battleship New Jersey Thanksgiving morning to show appreciation to veterans and active dutyservice members. … Continue reading →
By Kenneth Moton Thursday, November 27, 2014 06:00PM CAMDEN, N.J. (WPVI) — Treated like the heroes they are, military men and women received quite a welcome aboard the Battleship New … Continue reading →
Beef and Beer Fundraiser at VFW Post 2445, 914 E. Main St., Maple Shade, NJ on Saturday, December 20th from 7pm-11pm. Includes beer, soda, food and fun. $25/per person. See … Continue reading →
Join us on Saturday, December 20th for a visit to Home for the Brave (veterans homeless shelter) as we deliver holiday packages, goodies and Lauren Gentry will be singing holiday … Continue reading →
Tis the season of giving…if you can donate to any of the following worthy causes, please drop items off at the Legion by December 21st
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Dave Larsen and his comrades from Vietnam go to DC every year for Veterans Day for a time of comraderie and remembrance for their fallen brothers. This year children from … Continue reading →
Truman Library – 12 September 2009 LIFE IS LIKE A CASE OF C RATIONS Speech by Major General Robert Scales USA (Ret) at Truman Library LET ME GIVE YOU the … Continue reading →
Chuck E Cheese visited with veterans at the American Legion on Veterans Day, November 11, 2014 and presented them with coupons.
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Keep in mind that most businesses require proof of military service, which can include a VA Universal Access Card, Military I.D., DD-214 (Discharge Papers), Veterans Service Organization Card (VSO’s include … Continue reading →
It is with deep regret we inform you of the death of Maurice Henderson on November 8th – he is the father of Brit Henderson, a Nam Knights of America … Continue reading →
Henry J. Applegate AGE: 70 • Pennsauken Henry J. Applegate, 70, lifelong resident of Pennsauken, New Jersey, passed away on November 3, 2014. He retired as Fire Chief from NAEC-NAWC … Continue reading →
American Legion Post 372 Annual HOLIDAY PARTY!!!! Sunday, December 21, 2014. 1pm-5pm – Come celebrate the holiday season with all your Legion friends! Happy Hour Prices, Free Jukebox and Food. Optional: … Continue reading →
Samost JFCS (www.jfcssnj.org) is proud to announce the launch of Take the Wheel, a peer-to-peer (veteran-to-veteran) transportation service that is offered through the newly-created Veterans Support Program at JFCS. The … Continue reading →
Amy Elizabeth Halsted AGE: 39 • Pennsauken (nee Carr) on October 31, 2014, Beloved wife of Francis Halsted. Devoted mother of Bryanna Carr, Gabryelle Carr and Alannah Halsted and her … Continue reading →
Henry J. Lewun Death Notice AGE: 63 • Maple Shade On October 25, 2014 age 63 of Maple Shade, NJ. He was the husband of the late Wendy (nee Sherman) … Continue reading →
Our Riders Rodeo and Bike Show was almost a weather replay of Family Day! But we dont let a little rain dampen our spirits! To view photos from the day, … Continue reading →
Our Family Day celebration was a “splashing” success! We could not have succeeded without all of you. Though the rains came, hard and heavy, we proved that the spirit that … Continue reading →
Sunday, November 9th, 2014 – VETERANS DAY SERVICE at the Legion. 3pm. Please mark your calendar and come out for our VETERANS DAY Service and Flag Retirement Ceremony on Sunday November 9th … Continue reading →
Perfect for your next meeting or seminar ! Our facility is conveniently located at 1532 Martin Ave., Cherry Hill, NJ. We are close to all major highways (Rt 70, Rt … Continue reading →
American Legion Post 372 Hall Rental The American Legion Post 372 has a Hall available for members and the public to rent. We are located at 1532 Martin Ave., Cherry … Continue reading →
Perfect for your next meeting or seminar ! Our facility is conveniently located at 1532 Martin Ave., Cherry Hill, NJ. We are close to all major highways (Rt 70, Rt … Continue reading →
9/11 Memorial Service – Cherry Hill Fire Dept – 8:30 am Location Cherry Hill Fire Dept, 1100 Marlkress Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ. Convene outside at the 9/11 Memorial by 8:30 am. … Continue reading →
Saturday, October 11th, 2014 – Riders Rodeo and Bike Show. 12noon – 5pm. $20/pp. Purchase tickets in advance to be eligible for the Basket of Cheer. Music, Burgers, Hot Dogs, … Continue reading →
(return to previous page) Letter 6 – from Lt Col Jesse Arnstein USAF Oh, the people you’ll meet….. Dr. Seuss’s book titled “Oh, the places you’ll go” tells about the … Continue reading →
(return to previous page) Letter 5 – from Lt Col Jesse Arnstein USAF There are those who stand behind the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines who are indispensable. Without these … Continue reading →
(return to previous page) Letter 4 – from Lt Col Jesse Arnstein USAF Women in Afghanistan One way the military society differs from the general American society is that there … Continue reading →
(return to previous page) Letter 3 – from Lt Col Jesse Arnstein USAF Following my past observations of a more serious nature, this passage describes the typical lifestyle at my … Continue reading →
(Return to previous page) Letter 2 – from Lt Col Jesse Arnstein USAF Friends and Family, below are some thoughts inspired by my time in Afghanistan: Wartime illustrates the worst … Continue reading →
(return to previous page) Letter 1 –from Lt Col Jesse Arnstein USAF Next month we honor the 70th Anniversary of D-Day, and the beginning of the Allies defeating the Nazis. … Continue reading →
Lt Col Jesse Arnstein USAF was deployed to Afghanistan in March 2014. Jesse has been sending correspondence and photos to us – which you will find below the “Jersey Strong” … Continue reading →
Friday, September 19th, 2014 – September Steak Dinner on the Grill !! – 6:00pm. Dinner includes 14oz. New York Strip Steak, Baked Potato (all the trimmings) and Stir Fry Vegetables. $20. Eat … Continue reading →
34th National Veterans Wheelchair Games – Over 600 disabled veterans from around the country participated in the Games held in Philadelphia and New Jersey last week. Some of our members … Continue reading →