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| Name | Narrative | Branch and Rank | Unit and Specialty | Conflict/Arena | Born/Died |
| 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 | ? |
| Owen P. “Jim” Merrill | Owen P. “Jim” Merrill was born in 1909 to a family of serious sailors. Jim was active at both Riverton Yacht Club and Red Dragon Canoe Club. Owen worked for H.B. Nevins Shipyard in City Island New York. Initially a Chief Bosun’s Mate in the US Coast Guard Temporary Reserve, he skippered in the offshore yacht patrol in the early stages of WWII. Later he joined the US Naval Reserves and commanded a 110 ft. wooden sub-chaser. He then served as navigator on an LSD and fleet tanker, seeing action in Luzon, Leyte Gulf, and Lingayen Gulf, as well as Okinawa. When he returned after the war he returned to civilian boating. He designed the Duster class sailboat and built many over the years. He established a sailmaking business in Delanco which he operated until 1980. He died in 1989. | USCG Temp Res, Rank? US Naval Res, Rank? | Offshore Yacht Patrol Sub Chasers | WWII, US Coast, South Pacific | 1909 – 1989 |
| John Meyer | John Meyer was a resident of Delanco. He joined the US Army and served in Europe attaining the rank of Lt Colonel. He saw action at the Battle of the Bulge. | US Army, Lt Col. | ? | WWII, Europe | ? |
| Anna E. Phile Miller | Anna E. Phile was born February 9, 1920 and came to Delanco with her parents Dane and Violetta Miller in 1923. She became active in Dobbins Memorial Methodist Church. She joined the US Navy WAVES March 1, 1945 and served until May 1946. She served with the NAS unit in Corpus Christi as an air traffic controller, attaining the rank of SP(Y) 3rd Class. After the war she trained as a commercial artist where she met Herman J. Miller. They later married and moved to Third Street in Delanco in 1959. Anna worked at Wanamakers department stores for over 40 years as manager of the gift-wrapping department for all of the stores. Anna was active of an all-female American Legion Post 350 and served as the post commander. Anna and Herman were also active in Delanco Seniors. | US Navy WAVES, SP(Y) 3rd Class, | NAS unit Corpus Christi TX | WWII | 1920 - * |
| Herman J. Miller | Herman J. Miller was born December 5, 1916 in Buffalo, New York. He joined the US Army Air Corps October 28, 1942 and served in the 2nd Armored Division for the balance of WWII. He referred to himself as an aircraft mechanic, working on P-38 fighters, but also served as a draftsman working on maps. He was discharged February 3, 1946. He was awarded the American Service Medal, European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and WWII Victory Medal. He later attended art school on the GI bill where he met Anna E. Phile of Delanco, whom he later married. They moved to Third Street in Delanco in 1959. Herman was a gifted self-employed woodworker and sign-painter with a shop on East Union St in Burlington. He went on to work as a sign painter for Wanamaker’s Department Store in Philadelphia for 15 years. They were active in Dobbins Memorial Church and Delanco Seniors. Herman was active in American Legion Post 146 in Riverside, also a member of the Burnt Cork Association and the Highlanders Drum and Bugle Corps of Burlington. Herman died November 1, 2002 and is buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Burlington. | USAAC, TEC 5 | 2nd Armor Div | WWII, Germany | 1916 – 2002 |
| Hugh M. Miller | Hugh M. Miller is listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. | ? | ? | WWII | ? |
| John A. “Jack” Miller | John A. “Jack” Miller enlisted in the US Navy on Monday, December 8, 1941, the day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. He was quite young when he enlisted, but he trained as a metalsmith (mechanic?) on a navy repair ship in the South Pacific. He spent some extended time in the Solomon Islands. When he returned from the war he married Betty Kemble. He worked for a plant in Fallsington that manufactured equipment for nuclear power plants. He moved to Oregon for a time, then returned to Delanco to work as a supervisor at Conwed. He lived at several locations around Delanco. John was the father of Joe Miller of Delanco. | US Navy ? | Unit? | WWII | ? |
| John P. Miller | John P. Miller was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. | ? | ? | WWII | ? |
| Joseph A. Miller | Joseph A. Miller was born March 19, 1923. He joined the US Navy and served in WWII. His rank at separation was ARM 2. He married Doris V. Miller. Joe died July 5, 1986 at age 63 and is buried in Beverly National Cemetery. He is listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. | US Navy ARM 2 | ? | WWII | 1923 - 1986 |
| Howard T Minor | Howard T. Minor grew up in Delanco. He was a first-class mechanic and worked at New York Ship building the USS South Dakota between 1939 and 1941. Howard died in 2007. | Civilian Contractor | Unit? | WWII | -2007 |
| Russell E. Mitchell, Sr. | Russell E. Mitchell, Sr. was born in 1928. He joined the US Navy February 1, 1946 and served as a Mailman 3rd Class. He was discharged December 30, 1947. He earned the WWII Victory Medal. He rejoined the US Navy October 4, 1950 during the Korean Conflict and he served until January 10, 1952. He died in 2007. His family was active at Dobbins Memorial Church in Delanco. | US Navy, Rank? | Unit? | WWII Korea | 1928 – 2007 |
| Russell Mitchell, Sr. | Russell Mitchell, Sr. served in both WWII and Korea. He served from February 1946 to December 30, 1947 during WWII, earning the WWII Victory Medal and from October 4, 1950 to January 10, 1952 during the Korean Conflict. His family was active at Dobbins Memorial Church in Delanco. | US Navy, Mailman 3rd Class | ? | WWII | ? |
| Elmer E. Mohrmann | Elmer E. Mohrmann was born on September 3, 1921. He Joined the US Army July 13, 1942 and served until October 1, 1945 in WWII. He seperated from the service as a Tec 5 Sergeant. He earned the earned the Good Conduct Medal, EAME Medal with 3 Stars, Combat Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, Battle of the Bulge Campaign Medal, Bellgium Forragere, Overseas Service Medal, Army Service Medal, NJ Distinguished Service Medal, Burlington County Honorable Service Medal, Expert and Sharpshooter Medals. When he returned to Delanco in 1945, he went to work for NJ Bell for 37 years, retiring as a supervisor. Elmer was a member of Independence Fire Co #1 in Palmyra, then joined the Washington Fire Co No 1, where he became a Life Member. He was a member of American Legion Post 146 in Riverside. He married Norma Phile. Children: William E., Keith, and Dane. They lived at on Delview Lane in Delanco and were active at Dobbins Memorial Church in Delanco. Elmer died October 22, 2008 at age 87. He is buried in Monument Cemetery, Beverly. | US Army, Tec 5 Sgt | 370th Field Art, 9th Inf. | WWII | 1921 – 2008 |
| Richard T. Moore | Richard T. Moore was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. He appears to have been born February 6, 1928 and died May 28, 2009. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Cherry Hill. | ? | ? | WWII | 1928 - 2009 |
| Richard J. Moramor | Richard J. Moramor joined the service in 1942 and served until 1964. His family was active at Dobbins Memorial Church in Delanco. | USAF, T/Sgt. | ? | WWII | ? |
| Earl K. Morgan | Earl K. Morgan appears to have been born January 1, 1914. He served in WWII and earned the rank of Sergeant. He died January 9, 1988 at age 74 and is buried in Manahath Cemetery in Glassboro. Earl was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. | US Army, Sgt | ? | WWII | 1914 - 1988 |
| Howard C. Morgan | Howard C. Morgan was born in Riverside on September 4, 1919. He served in WWII. He met and married Ethel May Hopps of Riverside in 1947; 3 children. Howard died February 22, 1977 in Willingboro. Ethel died in 2012. Both are buried in Lakewood Memorial Park, Cinnaminson. Howard was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. | ? | ? | WWII | 1919 – 1977 |
| Ralph C. Morgan, Sr. | Ralph C. Morgan, Sr. was born November 20, 1916 in Richwood, Gloucester Co. He served during WWII. Ralph married Frances; one son. He died September 1, 1972 at age 55 and was buried in Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson. Ralph was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. | ? | ? | WWII | 1916 - 1972 |
Updated October 30, 2023