We are a 501 (c) (3) Non-profit
charitable organization. All donations are
tax deductible. Tax-ID # will be furnished upon request.
charitable organization. All donations are
tax deductible. Tax-ID # will be furnished upon request.
About Chapter #27
Mission
To foster an environment of goodwill and camaraderie among Combat Wounded Veterans, promote patriotism; support necessary legislative initiatives; and most importantly, provide service to all veterans and their families.
Chapter Namesake
ROLAND A. HARTMAN, was born in Flemington, NJ on July 6, 1919. He was a 1938 graduate of Somerville High School in Somerville, NJ. Mr. Hartman was a US Army veteran of World War II having attained the rank of sergeant with the 1st Infantry Division known as "The Big Red One." He fought in seven campaigns including the first wave on Omaha Beach on D-Day where his battalion opened the first road E-1 (known as Easy Red). His numerous medals and ribbons awarded include the Purple Heart, The Bronze Star, The Silver Battle Star, The Distinguished Unit Badge with Two Oak Leaf Clusters and the Croix De Guerre Medal. Mr. Hartman was a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 27, the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 16 and the American Legion Post No. 12 all of Somerville, NJ, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Manville. Mr. Hartman volunteered for many years at the Lyons Veterans Administration Medical Center in Bernards Township, NJ.
Meetings
Chapter meetings are held at 11:00am, the 2nd Monday of the month at the American Legion, Post#12, 232 Union Ave., Somerville, NJ 08876.
Officers
Commander - Joe Kordzikowski
Senior Vice Commander - Ted Dima
Junior Vice Commander - Kenneth T. Meaney
Adjutant - Joe Piazza
Finance Officer - Ray Wenstrom
Judge Advocate - James E. Parker
Executive Committeeman - Kenneth T. Meaney
Alter. Exec. Committeeman - TBA
Sergeant-At-Arms - Edwin Mendoza
Service Officer - TBD
Historian - Ted Dima
Chaplain - Mike Lowles
Americanism Officer - TBD
Senior Vice Commander - Ted Dima
Junior Vice Commander - Kenneth T. Meaney
Adjutant - Joe Piazza
Finance Officer - Ray Wenstrom
Judge Advocate - James E. Parker
Executive Committeeman - Kenneth T. Meaney
Alter. Exec. Committeeman - TBA
Sergeant-At-Arms - Edwin Mendoza
Service Officer - TBD
Historian - Ted Dima
Chaplain - Mike Lowles
Americanism Officer - TBD
Past Commanders
Timothy F. Ross- 1989 to 1991
Frank Simko- 1992 to 1994
James E. Parker- 1994-1995, 2000 to 2001
Kenneth T. Meaney- 1995-1996, 2002 to 2004
Alexander Garges- 1996 to 1997
William C. Connor- 1997 to 2000
Ted Dima- 2004 - 2006, 2014 - 2016
Frank J. Bubb- 2006 to 2010
James M Kopley - 2010- 2014
Frank Simko- 1992 to 1994
James E. Parker- 1994-1995, 2000 to 2001
Kenneth T. Meaney- 1995-1996, 2002 to 2004
Alexander Garges- 1996 to 1997
William C. Connor- 1997 to 2000
Ted Dima- 2004 - 2006, 2014 - 2016
Frank J. Bubb- 2006 to 2010
James M Kopley - 2010- 2014
Constitution and By-Laws
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