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| Name | Narrative | Branch and Rank | Unit and Specialty | Conflict/Arena | Born/Died |
| Clifford R. Powell | Clifford R. Powell was born July 26, 1893 in Lumberton NJ. He married Hannah and was living in Mt. Holly in 1921; Sons Paul A. Powell and Ross E. Powell..Clifford earned his law degree and joined a Mt. Holly law firm. Clifford served gallantly in both WWI and WWII. He organized and commanded the 50th Armored Div. of the NJ National Guard, the NJ Blues, attaining the rank of Colonel. The company went on active duty in WWII and Colonel Powell commanded them through many battles in Northern France. He was highly decorated and earned the French Croix de Garre. He rose to the rank of Maj. General. Clifford served in the NJ Assembly from 1920 – 1927, serving as Speaker in 1925. He served in the NJ Senate from 1928 to 1939, serving as Senate President from 1934 to 1935. He also served as Governor of New Jersey for five days in 1935. The family moved his to Delanco in 1927, taking residence in the former Taubel House at 915 Delaware Avenue. They were active at First Presbyterian Church. After the war he served as Chief of Staff of the New Jersey National Guard under Governor Alfred Driscol. Colonel Powell died in March 28, 1973 at age 80. He is buried in Lakeview Memorial Park. | US Army, Maj Gen NJ Nat Guard, Gen US Army, Maj Gen NJ Nat Guard, Chief of Staff | 50th Armor Div | WWI WWII, Northern France | 1893 – 1973 |
Updated October 30, 2023