TOMS RIVER – New York Times best selling author Steven Gillon will be speaking about local World War II hero Leonard “Bud” Lomell, at the George P Vandermeer American Legion Post 129, 2125 Church Road, Toms River at 11:30 a.m. on June 1.
The talk will be followed by a signing of his book “Len Lomell: D – Day Hero.” The book will be for sale at the event for $13.99.
A military display featuring this heavily decorated Toms River resident will also be at the post.
Author and historian Stephen Ambrose wrote that Lomell was the second most important person for the success of the D- Day Invasion after General Eisenhower.
There is no charge for this event. To reserve a spot email oceancountyhistory.programs@gmail.com or call Jeff Schenker at 609-339-9134 with any questions.
