Delanco Military Veterans Honor Roll

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Name Narrative Branch and Rank Unit and Specialty Conflict/Arena Born/Died
Joseph Horan Joseph Horan was a brother of Frank and John Horan. All three brothers were shipfitters and worked for Robins Shipbuilding in Delanco. All three brothers were affected by asbestosis and died young. Civilian Contractor WWII ?
Maurice Horn Maurice Horn, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Horn of Delanco entered the service during WWII. He was wounded in action in France and hospitalized in England for four months before being transferred to Oliver General Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. He held the rank of Private First Class and was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. US Army, PFCt ? WWII France ?
John U. Horner John U. Horner, formerly of Delanco was born in 1917. He joined the US Marine Corps and served in WWII. He attained the rank of First Sergeant. John was Killed in Action March 3, 1945 on Iwo Jima. It was noted he was the second son in his family to be killed in action. USMC 1 SGT WWII SW Pacific Iwo Jima 1917 - 1945 KIA
Robert E. Hozier Robert E. Hozier was was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. He was born October 13, 1921. He served in the US Marine Corps during WWII achieving the rank of Tec Sergeant. He married Dorothy (nee Stiltz). Robert was a resident of Moorestown for 40 years and had worked for KSM Co in Moorestown which became Erico before his retirement in 1991 after 37 years of service. Robert was an active member of the Masonville United Methodist Church in Mt Laurel and served in many capacities such as Treasurer, Chairman of Trustees and member of the Finance Committee and serves as a lay member of the Conference. Robert died July 27, 2002 at JFK Hospital in Cherry Hill at the age of 80. He is buried in William Doyle NJ Veterans Cemetery in Arneytown. ? ? WWII 1921 - 2002
Edward S. Hudson Edward S. Hudson was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
Kenneth F. Hullfish Kenneth F. Hulfish was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
Wilmer C. "Dinny" Hullings Wilmer C. "Dinny" Hullings was born in Riverside on Novermber 29, 1918 to Clarence D. and Emma Hullings. Wilmer joined the US Army and fought in WWII. He earned the rank of TEC 5 by the end of his service. He married Mary Pauline Astraouskas of Riverside, the daughter of Lithuanian refugees that fled Russian oppression. Mary and Wilmer settled in Delanco. They acquired the ice cream parlor at 724 Burlington Avenue at Holly Street. They expanded it, making it a true delicatessen and hoagie shop that also sold a small assortment of groceries. They built a home for themselves on Holly Street behind the shop. They ran the shop under the name Mary's Deli for about 25 years. When they acquired a second location, they changed the name of the Delanco Location to Panda I Deli. The second location in Tabernacle was named Panda II Deli. Wilmer died November 18, 1977 at age 58. Mary was very active in Delanco business circles. She eventually moved to the Lutheran Home in Moorestown, where she died September 18, 2013. Both are buried in Lakeview Memorial Park in Cinnaminson. US Army, TEC 5 ? WWII 1918 - 1977
Russell A. Hunter Russell A. Hunter was was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. He was born August 5, 1909. He served in the US Army in WWII, attaining the rank of Captain. He Married Bertha. He died June 25, 1987and is buried in Lakeview Cemetery in Cinnaminson. US Army? Capt ? WWII 1909 - 1987
Edward Hutchinson Edward Hutchinson, son of Mrs. H. Hutchinson of Buttonwood Street in Delanco served in the US Army in an anti-aircraft coastal Battalion in the South Pacific in WWII. US Army CPL Coastal A-A Batt WWII, South Pacific ?
Edward S. Ingham Edward S. "Ned" Ingham was born in 1896 in Irvington NY to the pastor of Irvington Presbyterian Church. The family moved to New Brunswick in 1910. Ned attended Rutgers Prep and Rutgers College, graduating with an SM Degree Cum Laude in Mathmatics. In 1919 he attempted to join the US Army and US Navy, but was rejected by both because of his poor eyesight. Not to be deterred, he joined the American Field Service, a volunteer unit in France, providing ambulance services to the front lines. On arrival, he was assigned not to ambulance service, but to service with the French Army "Reserve Mallet" driving trucks carrying ammunition from depots to front lines. When US Army Transportation took over, Ned was discharged because of poor eyesight. He was offered passage home, but instead signed up for six months as driver for the Red Cross in Paris, which involved many trips to the forward areas. On conclusion of Red Cross service, Ned joined the French Army and entered the Officer Artillery School in Fontainbleau with about 25 other Americans, among them, Cole Porter. On graduation in July of 1918 with the rank of Aspirant (later promoted to Lieutenant), he was posted to the 15th Field Artillery stationed at that time in the Vosges Mountain area of eastern France. After the Armistice, the unit moved to Mainz bridgehead in Germany as part of the Army Occupation. Ned found that Cole Porter also was assigned to the 15th in the same area and Ned reported he was most helpful in the passing of an otherwise dull time. Early in 1919, the 15th was sent to a devastated area of northern France to help the farmers. Ned was discharged and sent home in June of 1919. WWI awards include an AFS Medal, Inter-Allied Victory Medal, French Combattants Medal, French Commemorative WWI Medal, and the Croix de Guerre. Ned's entire civilian career was spent in the automotive field, chiefly in the wheel business. Variously employed by the Budd Co. in Philadelphia and Detroit; the McCord Radiator Co. in Detroit, and Firestone Steel Products in Akron during WWII. He received a commendation from the Secretary of War for service on the Belt Link Committee. After WWII, Ned entered the distribution end of automotive wheels and heavy duty equipment in Albany and, from 1969 to retirement in 1980, as Sales Manager for Kay Wheel Sales, Philadelphia. He married Effie and was a resident of 415 Iowa Ave for 20 years. One son, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was active in Delanco Presbyterian Church, where hed served four tems as Elder. He was a member of Bevery Rotary Club and the American Legion. Over the years the Society of Automotive Engineers, Germantown Cricket Club, Detroit Boat Club, Detroit Athletic Club,and Albany Alumni Club. An avid sailor, he sailed the sloop "Bourne Free" on the Delaware River for eight years before selling the boat in 1987 at age 81. Ned Died at Zurbrugg Hospital on July 5, 1991 at age 95. He is buried in Overbrook Cemetery in Bridgeton NJ. Am Field Service Am Red Cross French Army Lt US Military Defense Production Am Field Service Ambulance Driver French Army Res Mallet 15th Field Art WWI France WWII US Military Defense Production 1896 - 1991
John Ingram John Ingram was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
Lyle W. James, Sr. Lyle W. James, Sr. was born January 22, 1922 in Florence NJ. Lyle served from July 21, 1944 to February 13, 1946 in the US Army as a PFC. He joined the National Guard June 13, 1949 and served to June 12, 1952. He attained the rank of SFC – E6. Lyle married Eleanor; Children: Lyle, William, Kenneth, Dennis, Robin, Limberlie and Kevin James. The family was active at Dobbins Memorial Church in Delanco. He died October 31, 1992 and was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery. US Army National Guard, Private I/C ? WWII 1922 – 1992
William Jenkins William Jenkins served from 1943 to 1946 and attained the rank of Staff Sgt. His family was active at Dobbins Memorial Church in Delanco. Bill was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. US Army, Staff Sgt Signal Corps, WWII ?
Richard I. Jobes Richard I. Jobes was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
Carl C. Johnson Carl C. Johnson was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
Paul W. Johnson Paul W. Johnson was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
Paul E. Kairaitis Paul Edward Karaitis was born in Delanco October 13, 1923 , the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Karaitis of Laurel Street, Delanco. Paul married Laura Mae Lucas on May 6, 1942. He joined the US Army in WWII and trained at Camp Kilmer in New Jersey, then Fort Campbell in Kentucky before being deployed to Gotha Germany. He served in the 701st Tank Battalion and attained the rank of Corporal (Tech 5). Frank was killed in action in Germany on February 25, 1945 when his tank was hit by enemy fire. He was initially buried in Margratten, Holland, then repatriated and reinterred in Beverly National Cemetery. He was awarded the Purple Heart. Photos and artifacts were donated to Delanco HB by his son, Thom Lord. Paul was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. US Army, Cpl, Tech 5 701 Tank Div WWII, Germany 1923 – 1945 KIA
William J. Kairaitis William J. Kairaitis was born in 1911. He served in WWII. He married Claire M. He died in 1976 at age 65. William is buried in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Riverside. Branch? Rank? Unit? WWII 1911 – 1976
Francis P. Karmade, Sr. Francis Preston "Frank" Karmade, Sr. was born Aug 1, 1917 in New Jersey, the son of Emilio Karmade and Laura McCord; Brother of Joseph T. and Robert A., Mary and David E. Karmade and David G. McCord; Father of Frank P. Karmade, Jr. Frank entered the US Army March 1, 1944 and served in WWII; B Co, 23rd Inf, 2nd Inf Div. He first served in Germany, then in France, where he was wounded. He returned to his unit after a brief convalescence. He separated with the rank of Private. He married Estelle Dadino. He died Feb 10, 1984 at age 65 and was buried in Monument Cemetery in Beverly. US Army, Pvt B Co, 23rd Inf, 2nd Inf Div WWII Europe Germany France 1917 - 1984
Joseph T. Karmade US Army, TEC 5 ? WWII, Korea 1923 - 1999

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