Walter W. Craig Post 354
Serving veterans, families and the Redbank Valley since 1919
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. Post 354 carries that mission forward locally through service to veterans and military families, patriotic observances, youth programs and community projects.
Our Namesake
The Post honors Walter W. Craig, an early local World War I volunteer who was killed in France. Local veterans established the New Bethlehem post in November 1919 so his service—and the service of every area veteran—would be remembered.
Community Service
Members place approximately 1,100 flags at area cemeteries before Memorial Day, lead the community’s annual observance, support patriotic education and youth activities, and help connect veterans and their families with trusted assistance.
Veterans Memorial Park
Post 354 helped establish New Bethlehem Veterans Memorial Park at Arch and Wood streets. Dedicated in 2023, its black-granite memorials, service-branch emblems, benches and flags honor generations of military service.
Monthly Meetings
First Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Lower level of the Redbank Valley History Center
301 Broad Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242
The History Center is the large brick building with the bell tower, across from Clarion County Community Bank. Meeting details may occasionally change; first-time visitors are encouraged to contact the Post.
Post 354 Officers
This officer roster has been preserved from the Post’s existing published information because a newer official public roster could not be independently confirmed. Please contact the Post with corrections.