Delanco Military Veterans Honor Roll

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Name Narrative Branch and Rank Unit and Specialty Conflict/Arena Born/Died
Donald J. Armstrong Donald J. Armstrong was born May 25, 1931 and grew up in Delanco He graduated from Palmyra High School in 1949. He joined the USAF in the Korean Conflict. He served for four years. Don married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Jenkins Armstrong, in 1959 and enjoyed 68 years of marriage. They had four children. After the service, Don went to work for NJ Bell Telephone Company as an outside engineer for 32 years. During that time he also was active coaching Delanco athletics. After Don retired, he and his wife wintered in Florida for 22 years, during which, Don served as an usher for Philadelphia Phillies spring training for 12 years. Don died November 1st, 2020 at age 89. He is buried in Lakeview Memorial Park in Cinnaminson. US Air Force, Rank? Korea 1931 - 2020

Updated October 30, 2023