Delanco Military Veterans Honor Roll

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Name Narrative Branch and Rank Unit and Specialty Conflict/Arena Born/Died
John G. Maher John Geary Maher joined the US Army in 1942 and served in Europe during WWII. He was engaged in the Battle of the Bulge. He attained the rank of Colonel by his time of separation in 1964 and was awarded a Bronze Star. He married Irene Paykos and lived at 306 Oakford Avenue in Delanco from 1953. His family was active at Dobbins Memorial Church in Delanco. John served as a teacher and principal at Burlington Township High School. He died in Delanco July 7, 2013 at age 93. He is buried in Monument Cemetery. US Army, Col. WWII, Europe 1920 - 2013
Earl W. Main Earl W. Main was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
Roy F. Main Roy F. Main was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
John Malloy John Malloy was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
Albert J. Malone Albert J. "Al" Malone, Jr. was born in 1927 in Riverside, the son of Albert J. and Catherine Malone, Sr. He was raised in Riverside and graduated from Palmyra High School in 1950. As a youth he was a lifeguard at Holiday Lake and Ship Bottom on Long Beach Island and saved more than a few people from drowning. He served in the US Air Force and Air Force National Guard in France and Germany. He was a great dancer and met his wife-to-be at a dance at the Hampton Inn. He married Roseann Monachello; two children. Al worked at Rohm & Haas, CE Glass Industries and Princeton Plasma Physics Lab. Al and Roseann lived on Rivers Edge Ave in Delanco and owned the multi-family Faunce building at 212 Burlington Avenue at Washington Street, where their son is the resident manager. Al died in October of 2022 at age 92 and is buried in Lakeview Memorial Park in Cinnaminson. USAF AF National Guard ? ? France, Germany 1927 - 2022
Franklin Marker Franklin Marker was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
Harold C. Marshall Harold C. Marshall was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
Leonard M. Marshall Leonard M. Marshall was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
James Martin James Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Martin of Burlington and husband of Janet Martin of Delanco. He starred in football and track at Burlington High School and worked for Public Service Generating Station in Burlington before he entered the US Army to serve during WWII. He was stationed in South Carolina before going overseas to serve in the 100th Division. He earned the rank of Technical Sergeant, then received a battlefield promotion to Lieutenant. He was 23 years old when he went missing in France. US Army LT 100th Div WWII France ?
Joseph N. Matera Joseph Matera was born in May of 1932, raised in Riverside, and was a 1951 graduate of Riverside High School. He excelled at football, basketball and baseball and was proud to be inducted into the Riverside Sports Hall of Fame. He joined the US Army and served in Korea for several years. On his return from Korea, Joe went to work for the Pennsylvania Railroad. It was there that he first spotted Elsie Jamison. They were married in 1956 and settled on Main Street in Riverton where they raised their four children. Joe went to school at Wharton on the GI Bill, studying business and real estate. In 1971, he retired from the railroad and opened Matera Real Estate in the front room of their home in Riverside. Elsie was Joe's "right arm" and they took great pride in their "mom and pop" operation. In 1979, they bought investment property in Ocean City, which became a second hub of friends and activities. in 1989, Joe and Elsie moved their business up on Main Street and moved to Delanco. They remained parishioners of Sacred Heart Church in Riverton. Elsie died in 2007. Joe died April 8, 2022 in Riverton, just weeks before his 90th birthday. They are buried in Lakeview Memorial Park in Cinnaminson. US Army ? Korea 1933 - 2022
David G. McCord David G. McCord was born May 21, 1943. He was the brother of Robert and Frank Karmade and Mary Karmade Nikolet. He was a lifelong resident of the Delanco/Riverside/ Delran area. Dave served in the US Navy in California before leaving the service in 1960. After his discharge he worked at Hoeganes for 15 years. He was always an avid boater and loved the water. He served as a Dock Master at Clark's Landing in Delran until his retirement. Dave married Elizabeth Mary "Betty" Endicott in 1972; Parents of Walter McCord and Ginger McCord Craig. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Delanco and the Riverside Moose. He was an avid Miami Dolphins Fan and loved Football. Robert died in Delran on Sep 23, 2010 at age 67, and is buried in Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson. US Navy ? California 1943 - 2010
Chester McCullough Chester McCullough was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
George McCullough George McCullough was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
Ralph L. McCullough Ralph Lehre McCullough was born May 19, 1928. The family lived at 308 Buttonwood Ave in Delanco. Ralph served as a PFC in the US Army in Europe during the Korean Conflict. After the war, Ralph was employed by Rohm & Haas in Bristol Pennsylvania from 1953 until he retired in 1990; 37 years. Ralph joined Washington Fire Co No 1 in 1944 and became a Life Member, serving over 60 years. Ralph was considered Washington Fire Co No 1’s Historian. The family was active in 1st Presbyterian Church in Delanco. Ralph died October 20, 2008 at age 80 and was buried in Lakeview Memorial Park in Cinnaminson. US Army, PFC Unit? Korea, Europe 1928 – 2008
James C. McDougall James Clark McDougall was born in Delanco on October 30, 1928, the son of Robert R. and Frances Kelly McDougal, Jr.; sibling of Vernon "Bud" McDougaL He was a lifelong resident of Delanco. He knew the town well, having served as a paperboy for several publications. He joined the US Navy November 19. 1951 during the Korean Conflict and served as a Communications TECnician 3rd grade. He was discharged November 10, 1955. When he returned to Delanco he went to work for the railroad as a signal operator. He later became a self-employed hardware salesman until his retirement. He married (1st) Dolores, then (2nd) Dorothy Myers. They lived on Willow Street then moved to 100 Creek Road. They were active in 1st Presbyterian Church. Jim was a member of the Beverly/ Riverside Masonic Lodge #170 F. and A.M., the Consistory, the Crescent Shrine and the Delanco Senior Citizens Club. Jim died at home on December 30, 2017 at age 89. He is buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery. US Navy, Comm TEC 3rd grade Unit? Korea 1928 – 2017
Robert R. McDougall, Jr. Robert Roy McDougall, Jr., was born June 14, 1914, son of Robert.R. and Ella S. McDougall, Sr. of Hickory Street, Delanco; Siblings: James C. McDougal and Vernon "Bud" McDougal. Robert married Frances Kelly in 1943 or 1944. He joined the US Army and served in the Army Corps of Engineers in Germany during WWII until 1945 or 1946. After the service he continued to work as a civilian engineer for the Army Corp of Engineers in Philadelphia. The family moved to Pennsauken in 1951. Robert was active in the Gross-Hollinshed VFW Post 1270 in Pennsauken where he served as Commander for many years. As an engineer, he became very interested in model trains as a hobby, and worked on them year round. He died in February of 1982 and is buried in Memorial Cemetery in Beverly. He was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. US Army Corp of Eng ? WWII Germany 1914 - 1982
Vernon S. McDougall Vernon S. "Bud" McDougall was born in 1921, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. and Ella McDougall, Sr. of Hickory Street, Delanco; brother of James and Robert R. Robert R. McDougall, Jr. Vernon married Natalie and was a resident of Delanco. He entered the US Army in July of 1942 to serve in WWII and was sent overseas in October of 1943. Bud was seriously wounded by a German S-mine. He was hospitalized in England then returned to convalesce at Halloren General Hospital on Staten Island, New York. He held the rank of First Lieutenant by the end of his service. Vernon was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. US Army 1 LT ? WWII Europe 1921 -
Edward McFadden Edward William McFadden was born November 5, 1923, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Andrew A. and Edith Miller McFadden of Delanco. He trained at the Radio School at Camp Swift, Texas and served in WWII. Ed died April 23, 2009 and is buried in St. Peter's Cemetery in Riverside. Ed was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? Radio operator WWII ?
Francis "Frank" McFadden Francis "Frank" McFadden, husband of Anna Mae of 486 Washington Street, served in the 101st Airborne, the Glider Infantry in WWII. He received his basic training in South Carolina before going overseas. He was wounded in action in Belgium. was presented with the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He held the rank of Private. He lived in Delanco and was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. US Army PVT 101st Airborne Glider Infantry WWII Europe ?
Christopher G. McGann Christopher G. "Chris" McGann was born on March 28,1987. He joined the US Marine Corps on September 12, 2005 and served in the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division Fox Company from March 2006 - March 2008 and the 1st Battalion 4th Marine Division Bravo Company from March 2008 - Feb 2010 where he deployed and served aboard the USS Dubuque (LPD-8), an Amphibious Transport Dock in Hawaii and California with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and with the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force in Maryland from March 2010 to October 2013. He was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Citation Medal, Operation Iraqi Freedom Medal x 2, Global War on Terrorism Expeditonary, Global War of Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Medal, Overseas Deployments Medal x 3 and Humanitarian Service Medal. Chris earned the rank of Corporal by his separation on October 3, 2013. He married his wife Julia McGann on May 20, 2016 and moved to John Street in Delanco in 2019. He currently serves as a paramedic for Penndel Middletown EMS Squad and Training and Education Coordinator / Advanced Life Support Coordinator for a Medical Transport/Services company, Ambulnz in PA and NJ. USMC, Cpl 2nd Bat 3rd Marine Div 1st Bat Fox Co 4th Mar Div Bravo Co CBIRF USS Dubuque LPD-8 Op Iraqi Freedom Hawaii, California, Maryland 1988 - *

Updated October 30, 2023