James Bennek was installed as commander of the Davis-Lawton-Yurko-Breslin-Bevich American Legion Post 316 during a ceremony held Sunday in the Post Home.

He was installed by 30th District Commander Jack Terry of Lansford.

Other persons installed include Kenneth Kleppinger, first vice commander; John Basiago, second vice commander and finance officer; William Jones, sergeant-at-arms; Gregory Miller, chaplain; Paul Swarcheck, historian; Paul McArdle, adjutant; Michael Melley, judge advocate; and William Mansberry Sr., service officer.

Joining Terry in comprising the installation team were George Kuntz Jr. and George B. Richards, Lansford; Frank Soldridge, Danielsville; William Schlecht, Jim Thorpe; Jeff Gibson and Thomas Harding, Gilbert; Harry J. Wynn III, Lehighton; Bob Moriarty, Hellertown; and Edward Watkins, Nesquehoning.