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Name Narrative Branch and Rank Unit and Specialty Conflict/Arena Born/Died
Curtis H. Gaither, Sr. Curtis Harold Gaither, Sr. was born November 11, 1929. He was originally from Beltsville, Maryland. He attended Hampton Institute, now Hampton University, a private, historically black university in Hampton, Virginia, where he met and later married Daisy May Taylor. Children: Margo, Karen, Curtis, Jr, and Gregg. Curtis joined the US Army during the Korean Conflict and served at Fort Dix. He attained the rank of 1st Lieutenant. After his service, Curtis worked for the Philadelphia Board of Education and became a Senior Systems Analyst. The family has lived in Pawcatuck CT and Woodbury NJ. After living in Willingboro for many years, Curtis and Daisy retired to Shipps Way, Newton’s Landing in Delanco. Curtis died August 9, 2019 at age 89 and is buried in Beverly National Cemetery. US Army, 1st Lt. ? Korea, Fort Dix 1929 - 2019

Updated October 30, 2023