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Name Narrative Branch and Rank Unit and Specialty Conflict/Arena Born/Died
Frederick W. Bohnberger, Sr. Fred Bohnberger, Sr. was born October 29, 1925. He served in the US Army 63rd Infantry from 1942 – 1945 in Germany and France. He earned Combat Infantry; Bronze Star; European, Africa, Middle East Campaign with Battle Stars; WWII Victory medal; German Army of Occupation/NJ Distinguished Service Medal; Good Conduct Medal; Two Presidential Citations; County of Burlington Military Service Medal; and Sharp Shooter Medal. He married (1st) Cecelia, who died in 1989, and (2nd) Anna Teresa, known as Penny. The family was active at Dobbins Memorial Church. After the war, Fred entered the Civil Service as a carpenter and worked at Ft Dix. He was a long-term member of Washington Fire Co in Delanco, serving as Chief and President. Fred was active with American Legion Post #146 of Riverside and was a Life Member of Riverside VFW. He was also a member of the Combat Infantry Association and Beverly-Riverside Masonic Lodge #107. Fred died August 26, 2015 at age 89 and is buried in Beverly National Cemetery with his first wife, Cecelia. US Army, PFC 63rd Inf. WWII, France/Germany 1925 - 2015

Updated October 30, 2023