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Name Narrative Branch and Rank Unit and Specialty Conflict/Arena Born/Died
Dane H. Phile Dane Hubbart Phile was born May 18, 1896 in Philadelphia, the brother of Joseph C. Phile, Sr. He served in the US Navy from May 4, 1917 to May 3, 1921, through WWI, earning the rank of Quartermaster 1st Class. He married Violetta M. Fordham and moved with his family to Delanco in 1923. They lived at 604 Walnut St. and later moved to Delview Lane. His family was active at Dobbins Memorial Church in Delanco. He was active in the Riverside VFW Post 3020 and American Legion Post 146, where he was elected Commander in 1936 and Chaplain in 1939. Dane was also a Master Mason, raised in Harmony Lodge 52, Philadelphia. He graduated from Temple University with a degree in Mechanical Design in 1947. Dane died on August 23, 1964 in Burlington at age 68. Violetta died in 1983. They are buried in Beverly National Cemetery. US Navy, QM 1st Class ? WWII 1896 – 1964

Updated October 30, 2023