About Us

The Robert W. Mills Post #452 is your local American Legion post. Located at 141 N. Main Street, you pass it every time you drive through Mullica Hill. Our members take great pride in caring for the post and serving the community.

The American Legion is the largest wartime veterans service organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. We are committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome
programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans. Hundreds of local American Legion programs and activities strengthen the nation one community at a time.

Who is Robert W. Mills? Robert Mills was born in Sewell NJ, April 22, 1918. He attended The Harrison Township Grammar School and Glassboro High School. Robert enlisted in the United States Navy in 1941 and completed his basic training at Newport, RI. He volunteered for service in the Patrol Torpedo Boat Squadron. Robert was killed in action May 1, 1944 while manning the Port 40mm Anti Aircraft Gun. His body was interred on Nissan Island, the largest of the Green Islands Papua New Guinea until brought home for burial in the family burial grounds in Norristown, PA in July 1948. Services for Robert Mills were conducted at the Trinity Methodist Church in Mullica Hill. With the American Legion Post #452 participating and escorting the body to the burial grounds in Norristown. Post #452 was dedicated in his honor on September, 10, 1954.

The Robert W. Mills American Legion Post belongs to the people of Harrison Township and to those that it serves. Our success depends entirely on active membership, participation, volunteerism and financial support. The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization and like many non-profits in this country, funding is limited and expenses often go beyond the cash available. Fundraising is essential to the post, as we work hard to support the community and assist every veteran and his/her family members who walk through our doors.

We invite you to join us and help support our post. We hope to add new members so we will be able to grow and expand our community outreach. If you are a veteran and are interested in becoming a member or if you are interested in supporting the local Robert W. Mills post, please contact us.

If you are in the trades and would like to contribute your time and skills, we have several improvement projects in the planning stages. The Hall is also available for meetings and events. Your support will go a long way in helping us provide first-rate service to our veterans and our community.