The SSMF at a Glance:
Administrative Authority – The American Legion Department of Connecticut
Acting Administrator – David J. Ginter
Trustee – Treasurer of the State of Connecticut
Established – Public Act 336 of the Session Laws of 1919. Signed into law on May 21, 1919 by Governor Marcus Holcomb.
Statutory Authority – Connecticut General Statutes Sections 27-138 and 27-140
Governing Regulations – The American Legion Special Bylaws Governing Administration of the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Fund
Employees – 9
Volunteer Fund Representatives – More than 100
Trust Fund Principal – $69 million
Assistance Budget - $2 million
Fund Administrators:
| Charles R. Berry | US Navy | -2026 |
| John D. Monahan | US Army | 2007-2014 |
| Gerald F. Dierman | US Air Force | 1999-2006 |
| Edward D. Barry | US Air Force | 1987-1998 |
| William J. Pomfret | US Marine Corps | 1974-1986 |
| John C. King | US Army | 1972-1973 |
| Benjamin B. Truskoski | US Army | 1954-1971 |
| Eugene P. Armstrong | US Army | 1930-1953 |
| Clarence C. Scarborough | US Army | 1922-1929 |
| Frank S. Butterworth | US Army | 1919-1921 |
