Cherry Hill Memorial Post 372 - Cherry Hill, NJ - Legion Posts and Branches on Waymarking.com

In 1949, a group of veterans, mostly of World War II vintage, became interested in forming an American Legion Post in what was then known as Delaware Township.

Before the war, Delaware Township, now Cherry Hill, was a sprawling area of farmland and wide-open spaces, with few residences and businesses. Veterans in the are became members of American Legion posts in nearby towns. Members of Haddonfield Post 38, one of the oldest posts in the State, assisted with the organization, some becoming charter members of the new post.

The prospective members envioned an organization that would be the vehicle for a lifetime of devoted service to God, Country, their former comrades, their widows and orphans, and all veterans. They had observed other posts, and noted how their members had progressed from combat duty to community service, and wanted to be part of bringing this type of service organization to their fast-growing community.

Delaware Township Memorial Post 372 received its temporary charter on May 18, 1950, a permanent charter on August 31, 1951, and was officially renamed Cherry Hill Memorial Post 372 on March 19, 1964. Before the dedication of the present Post Home on November 10, 1957, the officers and members met in a building located on Hollis Avenue and Haddonfield Road, a site which is now occupied by Capuano's Restaurant.

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Street address: 1532 Martin Avenue - (Martin Ave at Marlboro) Year the building was constructed.: November 10, 1957 Activities: Family activities Hall rental: Yes Can headgear be worn inside?: Yes Web-link for this "Legion": [Web Link]

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