Delanco Military Veterans Honor Roll

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Name Narrative Branch and Rank Unit and Specialty Conflict/Arena Born/Died
Hubert W. "Jay" Clair Hubert W, "Jay" Clair was born in 1926 in Salem NJ and lived in Delanco for most of his life. He served in the US Navy aboard the USS Barnegat (AVP-10) during WWII. He served in the North Atlantic and in Central and South America. He married Beatrice E. Artinian and the couple had four daughters and a son. Mr. Clair was employed by US Pipe, Burlington and by GSM, Delair. He acquired a Black Seal License and was supervisor of maintenance for Pomeroy's, later Ports Dept Store in Willingboro retiring in 1985. He also served as a Reserve/Special Police Officer for Delanco Twp and was a member of the Washington Fire Co. Delanco.Hubert died September 4, 2002 at his residence at age 76. He is buried in Lakeview Memorial Park in Cinnaminson. US Navy USS Barnegat (AVP-10) WWII, North Atlantic, Central and South America 1926 - 2002

Updated October 30, 2023