Who We Are

We are the local unit of the United States' largest non-profit organization for U.S. veterans, serving roughly 3 million members worldwide.

Our post is located on the Corner of Main Street and 322.

Below you will find the information about the Post Name and who the namesakes are.

Raymond Cline entered the U.S. Army in 1917
Hometown: Williamstown, NJ
Served in the 309th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division
Died September 18, 1918
Buried at: Plot B Row 8 Grave 39
Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, France
(This information from the National Archives).

Captain Leon Rennebaum was a member of Post 252 for 54 years. He served in the 628th Tank Destroyer Battalion during World War II. He received the Purple Heart for wounds received in 1944 in Germany and a Distinguished Service Cross for courage shown Sept 16 and 17, 1944. Later he received the Legion of Valor, a New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal, and a Gloucester County Service Medal. He was married to Helen Leonhardt and had two children: Leon Jr. and William Sharp. He lived in Monroe Twp for 84 years where he received the Williamstown Man of the Year Award in 1970 – 1971, as well as many other recognitions and awards. The American Legion, this town and all Post 252 members now and in the future will forever remember him.