Civil War ☆ WWI ☆ WWII ☆ Korea ☆ Vietnam ☆ Iraq I ☆ Iraq II ☆ Afghanistan
| Name | Narrative | Branch and Rank | Unit and Specialty | Conflict/Arena | Born/Died |
| Hubert W. "Jay" Clair | Hubert W, "Jay" Clair was born in 1926 in Salem NJ and lived in Delanco for most of his life. He served in the US Navy aboard the USS Barnegat (AVP-10) during WWII. He served in the North Atlantic and in Central and South America. He married Beatrice E. Artinian and the couple had four daughters and a son. Mr. Clair was employed by US Pipe, Burlington and by GSM, Delair. He acquired a Black Seal License and was supervisor of maintenance for Pomeroy's, later Ports Dept Store in Willingboro retiring in 1985. He also served as a Reserve/Special Police Officer for Delanco Twp and was a member of the Washington Fire Co. Delanco.Hubert died September 4, 2002 at his residence at age 76. He is buried in Lakeview Memorial Park in Cinnaminson. | US Navy | USS Barnegat (AVP-10) | WWII, North Atlantic, Central and South America | 1926 - 2002 |
| William C. Clair | William C. Clair was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. | ? | ? | WWII | ? |
| Jack Clark | Jack Clark was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. | ? | ? | WWII | ? |
| Robert G. Clark | Robert G. Clark was born in 1923 in Pennsylvania to John and Sadie Clark. Robert joined the US Navy in WWII and served aboard a battleship in the Pacific Theater. He Married Pearl and lived on Union Avenue in Delanco. After the war he worked for Hoeganaes in Riverside. Robert was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. | US Navy | Battleship | WWII Pacific | 1923 - |
| Wayne Clark | Wayne Clark was born about 1951, the son of James F. and Sadie Clark; brother of James M. Clark. The family lived at 404 Maple Ave in Delanco and Wayne graduated from Riverside High School in 1969. Wayne served in Vietnam. It is reported that he died from cancer in the 1990s, likely due to the lingering effects of Agent Orange. | US Navy | ? | Vietnam | C1951 - 1990s |
| George J. Coady | George Joseph Coady was born July 11, 1923. He joined the US Marine Corps and served during WWII. He trained at Paris Island. The family recalls that he spoke of his job packing parachutes. After the war, he married Anne Caroline Lagler and they raised their family in several towns in New Jersey, including one on Union Avenue in Delanco. In 1987 they moved to Browns Mills, New Jersey. George died on June 26, 2001 at age 76 and was buried in Beverly National Cemetery. | USMC, ? | ? | WWII | 1923 – 2001 |
| James P. Coady | James Patrick "Jimmy" Coady was born in Philadelphia November 1, 1950 to George J. and Ann Coady. He later lived on Union Avenue in Delanco with his family. He joined the US Marine Corps, trained at Paris Island, then served in Vietnam. He married Roseanne M. O'Brien and moved to Riverside. Jim worked for RCA/GE/Lockheed Martin. Jim and Roseanne later moved to Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Jim died November 9, 2016 at age 66 in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. | USMC, Rank? | ? | Vietnam | 1958 - 2016 |
| Wayne R. Collins | Wayne R. Collins was born in Philadelphia in 1950. He proudly served in the US Army in the Vietnam war. Later he was employed as a printer for Smith, Edwards; Dunlap in Philadelphia. He and his wife Diane had two children and resided in Delanco in later life. He died April 21, 2019. | US Army, Rank? | ? | Vietnam | 1950 - 2019 |
| Andrew J. Collum | Andy Collum was born in 1846 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. At age 12 he launched a theatrical career in Vaudeville. At age 14 Collum enlisted in the Union Army as a drummer boy, using an assumed name and false age. He later joined a new regiment under his own name and age, serving a few months before the end of the conflict. His 1890 pension lists him as a Private in F Troop of 104 PA Regiment. He was reported to be an eyewitness to Lee’s surrender at Appomattox in 1865 and claims to have been the last surviving participant to have done so. Collum was a representative of the Grand Army of the Republic at countless Memorial Day Parades in Riverside. Andrew was one of three Civil War veterans honored on Memorial Day about 1920 (photos in Delanco Archive) and honored on Memorial Day in 1938. After the war, he returned to the Vaudeville stage. Collum was known as a leading banjoist and had a comedy act and went on to manage a New York theatrical house. He also left a legacy of popular music to the American musical scene. It is not clear when Andy Collum moved to Delanco. But, when he retired from the stage, he operated a small bowling alley in Delanco on Walnut Street and a small pool hall around the corner on Mulberry. Andy married (1st) Emma Ida Madigan in New York on December 27, 1873. She was a circus bareback rider. Children: Andrew, Martha Mary "Mamie" Fenimore and Annie Collum. Andy married (2nd) Mary Jane on September 10, 1884. Children: Herbert A., Anita L. Ballinger, Wilbur G. "Hap" Collum, Norman, John W. II (1895), Blanche E., twins Hazel Yearly Zelly and David M., and Mattie. Mary Jane died in 1936. When Andy Collum died after a stroke in 1940, a headline billed him as "The greatest banjoist in the United States." At the time of his death, Andy was also the oldest member of the Elks, having joined BPOE Lodge No 1 in 1873. His daughter, Anita "Aunt Neddie" Ballinger was living in the family home in 1976. | Union Army, PVT | F Troop, 104th PA Reg | Civil War | 1846 – 1940 |
| John W. Collum | John William Collum was born December 9, 1895 in Delancl, the son of Andy and Mary Jane Collum. John served in the US Navy during WWI and was listed on Delanco's original WWI Honor Roll. He had a distinguished military career and was honored for his service in the US Navy in WWI. He married Marion. He died February 22, 1997 at age 101 and was buried in Christ Church Cemetery in Bordentown. | US Navy, ? | ? ? | WWI | 1895 - 1997 |
| Harry R. Cook, Jr. | Harry Ridgway Cook, Jr. was born October 5, 1895 in Delanco. He served in the US Army during WWI and was listed on Delanco's original WWI Honor Roll. When he returned from the war, he joined the Washington Fire Co and was elected Fire Chief in 1925. John later became the President of A.C. Ridgway & Son Shoes in Delanco. | US Army, Rank? | Unit? | WWI | 1895 - 1925 |
| Lawrence C. Cooper | Lawrence C. "Larry" Cooper was born July 21, 1916 to Mr. and Mrs. William Cooper of Delaware Avenue in Delanco; Brother of T/5 William W. Cooper and Raymond Francis Cooper. He attended local schools and graduated from Riverside High School. He joined the US Army February 21, 1942, trained at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and served as a Rifleman in A Co, 1st Batt, 4th Div 12th Infantry in Germany in WWII. He attained the rank of PFC. Larry was killed in action by a German machine gun as his company attacked a high wooded area. on April 11, 1945 at age 29. He is buried in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Riverside. | US Army, PFC | A Co, 1st Batt, 12th Inf Reg 4th Div | WWII, Germany | 1916 - 1945 KIA |
| James Corneal | James Corneal was born about 1843 in Philadelphia, the son of George J. and Adeline Mansfield Corneal. One of 14 children. James appears in the 1860 Census in Delanco. James enlisted in the Civil War and served in F Co, 12th Reg, NJ Volunteers, attaining the rank of Corporal. He died in Philadelphia, February 3, 1864 at age 20 or 21 as a result of serious illness in camp. He was initially buried in Franklin Cemetery in Kensington, Philadelphia (now defunct) with full military honors. He was reburied in Greenwood Cemetery with family. | Union Army, Cpl | F Co, 12th NJ Reg | Civil War | 1843 – 1864 |
| Charles M. “Gus” Cox | Charles Milton "Gus" Cox was was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. He was born in Delanco January 17, 1924 to Chauncey D and Martha B Cox; one of 8 siblings. The family moved to Delanco from Columbus and lived in many places around town, including 400 Poplar Street. The family was active in Dobbins Methodist Church. Gus joined the US Army infantry and fought in the 5th Diamond Division in Europe during WWII. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He married when he returned from the war. He was a carpenter who did much work in Delanco over the years. He lived at 622 Mulberry Street. He died June 6, 1997 and is buried in Beverly National Cemetery. | US Army, ? | 5th Div, 3rd Army | WWII, Europe | 1924 – 1997 |
| Chauncey D. “Bunky” Cox, Jr. | Chauncey DePew Cox, Jr. was born in Mt. Holly March 5, 1929 to Chauncy D and Martha B. Cox, Sr. He was the youngest of seven siblings, including veterans Robert, Charles, and Eugene Cox. The family moved to Delanco from Columbus in the early 1930s, initially living in the tenant farmhouse on the Chant Farm then several other places in Delanco before moving to 400 Poplar Street. He graduated from Palmyra High School in 1949. The family was active with Dobbins Methodist Church. Chauncey was active in the Boy Scout Troop 17 and Explorers before joining the Civil Air Patrol during WWII. He served in the US Navy in the Korean Conflict from 1950 – 1954 attaining the rank of Seaman 1st Class. He was stationed at Boca Chica Air Force Base in Key West Florida where he worked converting WWII Liberators into Privateer bombers. He was an electrician by trade and after the war, Bunky worked at US Pipe in Burlington for 43 Years. He was an active member of Frosty Fingers RC Club and Delanco Seniors. Bunky and his companion of 20 years, Dorothy Armstrong lived on Second Street in Delanco. Chauncy died January 19, 2021 at age 91. | Civil Air Patrol US Navy, Seaman 1C | Electrician, Privateer bombers | WWII, Delanco area? Korea, Boca Chica AFB FL | 1929 - 2021 |
| Robert A. Cox, Jr. | Robert Allen Cox, Jr. was born in 1922, either in Coumbus or Delanco to Chauncey D. and Martha B. Cox, Sr; one of 8 siblings, including Delanco veterans Chauncy, Eugene and Charles.The family moved to Delanco from Columbus, initially living in the tenant farmhouse on the Chant Farm then several other places in Delanco before moving to 400 Poplar Street. His family was active at Dobbins Memorial Church in Delanco and enjoyed vacations in Cape May. Robert served in A Co, 69th Combat Engineers in Europe during WW II building pontoon bridges from 1966 to 1969 . Robert died February 9, 2004. He was cremated and his ashes spread in Cape May. | US Army, Pfc | A Co 69th Armor Inf | WWII, Europe/Germany Vietnam | 1922 - 2004 |
| Robert A. Cox, Sr. | Robert Allen Cox, Sr. was was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. He was born in Columbus or Delanco on October 3, 1922 to Chauncey D and Martha B Cox. The family moved to Delanco in the early 1920s. He was one of 8 siblings. His family was active at Dobbins Memorial Church in Delanco. Robert joined the US Army in 1942 and served in Co. A, Combat Engineers, 69th Armored Infantry in Central Europe during WWII until 1946. He got the nickname "Jeep". His group built pontoon bridges through Germany. Robert was classified as a Tech 5 heavy truck driver. He was awarded the American Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and WWII Victory Medal. After the war, Robert lived on Third Street in Delanco, and the family enjoyed vacations in Cape May. Robert died February 9, 2004. He was cremated and his ashes spread in Cape May. | US Army, TEC 5 | Co A, 69th Arm Inf | WWII, Central Europe | 1922 – 2004 |
| Frederick M. Cramer | Frederick Morris Cramer was born January 19, 1914, the son of William Bryant and Blanch Palmer Cramer in Beverly, New Jersey. He married Ester Ella Perkins Cramer of Beverly. Fred joined the US Army and likely served during WWII and possibly the Korean Conflict. He moved his family several times during his time in the service, including Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts and Ship Bottom on Long Beach Island, New Jersey. They were living in Philadelphia when son, Mitchell Bryant Cramer was born in 1933. The family settled in Delanco and were residents until at least 1957. Ester died in 1968 at age 54. Fred died in Ship Bottom, Long Beach Island, New Jersey on July 16, 2005 at age 91. Fred and Ester are buried in Monument Cemetery in Beverly. | US Army ? | Unit? Specialty | Likely WWII Possibly Korea | 1914 - 2005 |
| Mitchell B. Cramer | Mitchell Bryant "Mitch" Cramer was born in Philadelphia on November 5, 1933 to Frederic Morris and Ester Ella Perkins Cramer. Mitch's father was in the US Army and the famiy moved frequently. Much of his youth was split between Delanco and Ship Bottom on Long Beach Island, New Jersey. Mitch graduated from Palmyra High School in 1951, then joined the US Navy. He served at the US Navy base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for three years as an Aerographer's Mate and Base Police Officer. He was discharged in 1954 and returned to Delanco and took a job as a carpenter's apprentice. Mitch married Patsy Rose Mahoney in 1955 and they were Delanco residents until 1957, after which, the family lived in Mount Laurel for many years. Mitch earned his BS in Education from the University of Pennsylvania in 1965 through a night school program and his Masters in Education in Trenton State College in 1974. His first teaching assignment was as a Special Education teacher at the Woods School in Langhorne. He then came to Delran Middle School where he taught industrial arts for 12 years, then served as a guidance counselor for 15 years. He retired in 1992, but went on to work at J&J Hardware. Mitch was a lifelong "scouter"; Active for 73 years, first with Mt. Laurel Township Troop 15, then with Hainesport Troop 5. He served many positions from pack and troop leader to Camp Director and Commissioner. He was interested in history and was active with the Mt. Laurel Historical Society. The family was active at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hainesport. Patsy died in 2016. Mitch died on May 3, 2022 at age 88. He is intered at St. Paul's Memorial Garden in Hainesport. | US Navy ? | Aerographer's Mate Camp Police Officer | Korean Conflict Guantanamo Bay, Cuba | 1933 - 2002 |
| Nelson B. Creely | Nelson B. Creely was born in 1871 to Nelson and Hannah Hancock Creely or Nelson P. and Mary O. Antrim Creely. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War. He married Alice and worked as a truck man for 20 years. Late in his life he was severely injured when a slab of marble fell on his leg. He died in November 1937 at age 66 and is buried in Monument Cemetery in Beverly. | Branch? Rank? | Unit? | Span-Am | 1871 – 1937 |
Updated October 30, 2023