On October 29, 1919, Wawassan American Legion Post No. 422 was organized with Ralph E. Little as commander, Harry F. Stauffer as vice commander, Gideon C. Burton as finance officer, John E. Piersol as adjutant, John E. McConnell as historian, and J. Percy Eppihimer as chaplain. Its charter members also included Roy F. Arters, George A. Dague, John J. Graham, Walter O. Landis, Harold S. McConnell, John W. McConnell, Fred A. Talbot, Oscar R. Welsh, Horace B. Wert, and Walter S. White. The post's original officers and charter members were honored on November 7, 1992, and the tribute was donated in memory of James Percy Eppihimer.