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