Stephen C. Ludlam Post 331

The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation's largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth, sponsoring wholesome community programs, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continuing devotion to service members and veterans. Stephen C. Ludlam Post 331 was chartered on March 30, 1946. Post 331 was named in honor of Private First Class Stephen C. Laim of Stone Harbor, who was killed in action at age 19 near Ostheim, France, on January 19, 1945, and was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his heroic action that day, an award second only to the Medal of Honor. Today, Post 331 has over 200 members, and membership is open to all honorably discharged military veterans. On November 8, 2013, Post 331 established the Sons of The American Legion Squadron 331. Post 331 and its Squadron use donations and fundraising activities to support Cape May County veterans, homeless veterans, other veterans in need, active military personnel, and various Avalon and Stone Harbor community programs. During the summer months, members provide free guided tours of the historic building and its museums, promote patriotism through Memorial, Flag, and Veterans Day ceremonies that include an open house for the communities, provide honor guards for various functions and interment services, and support Americanism projects in local schools.

Stone Harbor, New Jersey · United States