Delanco Military Veterans Honor Roll

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Name Narrative Branch and Rank Unit and Specialty Conflict/Arena Born/Died
Harvey Scott, Sr. Harvey Scott, Sr. was born in 1922 to Vincent and Edith R. Scott. He lived in Delanco and was a star pitcher for the Delanco AC Baseball Team. He joined the US Army National Guard and was sent to serve overseas in WWII. He was injured and received a medical discharge. He married Helen P. Scott and died in 1982 at the age of 59. He is buried in St. Peter's Cemetery in Riverside. Harvey is listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. US Army Nat Guard ? WWII 1922-1982
Howard B. Scott Howard B. Scott was born December 4, 1927 in Pennsylvania to N. Budd and Ida Steinmann Scott. Brother of George C. Scott. When Howard was 16, he lied about his age in order to join the US Navy. WWII was winding down and he felt he was missing an opportunity to see combat. Instead he signed on to an Antarctic Expedition with Admiral Byrd. He returned to the US Navy during the Korean Conflict and served on the USS Pine Island (AV-12), a Currituck-class seaplane tender, is the only ship of the United States Navy to hold this name. He married Ruth and lived in Delran. In later years, he became a tireless volunteer for the USS New Jersey (BB-62) when it opened to visitors in Camden NJ. Howard died on January 19, 2006 at age 78 and is buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Hainesport, New Jersey. US Navy USS Pine Island (AV-12) WWII, Anarctica, Korea 1927 - 2006
Vincent X. Scott, Jr. Vincent X. Scott, Jr. was born June 16 1920 to Vincent and Edith Stockton Scott, Sr. of Delanco; Sibling of Walter Scott. Vince married Betty Lou Henderson. He joined the US Army in 1939 just prior to WWII as a private or a corporal, assigned to Cannon Co, 114th Infantry Regiment, 44th Infantry Division as a 604 Light Machine Gunner. His main base was Fort Lewis Washington. Vincent was killed in action in France on February 16, 1945 and is buried with his family in the veteran's section of Memorial Cemetery in Beverly. He was awarded the Purple Heart. Vince was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. US Army, Cpl C Co 114th Inf, 44th Inf Div; 604 Light Mach Gun WWII, FT Lewis, WA France 1920 - 1945 KIA
Walter Scott Walter Scott was born to Vincent and Edith Stockton Scott, Sr. of Delanco; Sibling of Vincent X Scott, Jr. Walter joined the US Navy and served during WWII. US Navy ? WWII ?
Henry A. Sejda Henry J. Sejda was born May 2, 1916 in Bridesburg, Philadephia, PA. He attended St. John Cantius Parochial School and helped pay his tuition by shoveling coal for the school's heating boiler in the basement. Henry entered the US Navy during WWII and was assigned to the SeaBees. He shipped out of San Diego and was stationed at Naha Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. Naha was the former Oroku Naval Air Base, captured by the US on April 1, 1945 in the Battle of Okinawa. It was taken over by the US Air Force under control of the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). After the service, Henry married Margaret M. Richardson. Margaret worked at H.K. Porter during WWII and served as a telephone operator in Riverside. They settled in Delanco in 1955, living on Poplar and Buttonwood Streets in Delanco. Henry and Margaret raised eleven children and the family was very active in St. Peter's Parish in Riverside where Margaret served as Eucharistic Minister. Henry worked for Rohm & Haas in Bristol, PA. Henry died December 14, 1988 and Margaret died July 17, 2003. They are both buried in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Cemetery in Riverside. US Navy ? SeaBees Rigger WWII Naha AB, Okinawa, Japan 1916 - 1988
George R. Shaw George R. Shaw was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. He was born in 1904, the eldest child of Francis and Alice Shaw; Brother of Walter A. Shaw. George Served in WWII. He married Ethel. George died February 9, 1990 at age 86. They are buried in Monument Cemetery. ? ? WWII 1904 - 1990
Walter A. Shaw Walter A. "Walt" Shaw was born in Delanco on May 26, 1923, the youngest of 12 children of Francis and Alice Shaw. His father was station master for the Pennsylvania Railroad in Delanco and Riverside, and his mother was a Postmistress in Delanco. The family lived at 229 Vine Street. Walt graduated Delanco schools in 1938. Graduated Burlington City High School in 1942. He joined the US Army in February 1943, serving in Europe in WWII. He served as a gunner in the 701st Tank Battalion in Europe. His unit landed on Utah Beach, in Normandy 6-weeks after D-Day and later engaged in the Battle of the Bulge. He was honorably discharged in December of 1945. He was awarded the Purple Heart. He married Elizabeth Virginia Elmes on April 26, 1948 and moved to Mt. Holly. Four children. Walt worked in civil service at the paint shop at Fort Dix for 30 years. He also joined the Washington Fire Co and served for over 60 years. Walter died in 2005 and is buried in William C. Doyle Veterans" Memorial Cemetery. He was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. US Army, Cpl 701 Tank Bat WWII, Europe 1923 – 2005
Michael A. Silvado Michael A. Silvado was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
Albert Smith Albert Smith was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
George Smith George Smith was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
Ledvard V.R. Smith Ledvard V.R. Smith was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
James Snyder James Snyder was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
Earl M. Southwick Earl M. Southwick was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
Richard R. Southwick Richard R. Southwick was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
Vernon E. Speece Vernon E. Speece was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
Norma B. Staub Norma B. Staub was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
Joseph Stahl Joseph Stahl was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
Arthur G. States, Arthur G. States was born July 22, 1924. He lived at 402 Ash Street in Delanco. He married Rose Viggiano. He joined the US Army and served in the Army Corps of Engineers in Europe during WWII as a machine gunner for the Combat Engineers. He later worked as an engineer and technician at Rohm & Haas in Bristol for 37 years, retiring in 1989. They were members of St. Peter’s Parish in Riverside. He died June 4, 2009 in Willingboro at age 84. He is buried in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Riverside. US Army, TEC 5 Army Corps of Engineers Machine gunner WWII, Europe 1924 – 2009
George W. States, Jr. George W. States, Jr. was born about 1927. He lived at 402 Ash Street in Delanco. He married Shirley D. Peacock. In his early years he worked as a yardman for BF Goodrich. He joined the US Army and served as a cook during WWII and as an MP during the occupation of Germany after WWII. In later years he joined the VFW and the American Legion and was active in his church. Shirley died in 2007. George died December 5, 2015 at age 88. Both are buried in in Lakeview Memorial Park in Cinnaminson. US Army, Army of Occ Cook, MP WWII, Europe 1927 – 2015
Robert States Robert States was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?

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