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| Name | Narrative | Branch and Rank | Unit and Specialty | Conflict/Arena | Born/Died |
| Albert Kilcher | Albert Kilcher was born June 1, 1921 and grw up in Atlantic City, NJ. He played varsity ice hockey in high school. Albert served in the US Navy in WWII aboard the USS Charles R. Ware (DD-865), a Gearing-class destroyer and the USS Erickson (DD-440), he toured through Italy and North Africa. He later served in the Korean Conflict and attained the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class. He was awarded the NJ Distinguished Service Medal. When the wars ended, his sense of exploration only grew and his travels took him through Colorado, Utah, Nevada and California. Returning to New Jersey in the late 1950's, he met and married Mary Demetoglous, and raised their daughter, Michele. Albert spent his career as a chef, working at several restaurants in the area including, the Holly House, the Rickshaw, Flo's Lakeside Tavern and the Sheraton Post. Albert was preceded in death by his wife. He died Febryuary 26, 2010 at age 88 and is buried in Lakeview Memorial Park. | US Navy, PO 3rd Class | USS Charles Ware (DD-865) USS Erickson (DD-440) | WWII, Korea | 1921 - 2010 |
Updated October 30, 2023