Delanco Military Veterans Honor Roll

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Name Narrative Branch and Rank Unit and Specialty Conflict/Arena Born/Died
Earl J. Rogers Earl Joseph Rogers was born May 15, 1896 in Delanco to Charles Rogers; brother of Charles Rogers. Earl served in the US Army during WWI. Earl and his wife purchased Charles Burnick's residence on Buttonwood Street and his store on Vine Street in Delanco, which he operated with his brother Charles. They sold fresh seafood and would shuck the oysters or clams for customers while they waited. The alley was paved with their shells. Earl was listed on Delanco's original WWI Honor Roll and was honored for his service during WWI on Memorial Day in 1928. Earl died in the mid 1970s. US Army ? WWI 1896 -

Updated October 30, 2023