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Name Narrative Branch and Rank Unit and Specialty Conflict/Arena Born/Died
Ross E. Powell Ross Emery Powell was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. He was born in Mount Holly on March 10, 1921, the son of Colonel Clifford R. Powell and Hannah Powell. He moved to Delanco with the family in 1927, taking up residence in the former Taubel Mansion at 915 Delaware Avenue. They were active at First Presbyterian Church. Ross joined the US Army at the beginning of WWII. Ross became a 1st Lt in the 414 Infantry, 104 Infantry Div. Ross was killed in action on November 24, 1944 in Germany and was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously. He was also awarded the World War II Victory Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Marksmanship Badge, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation and Army Good Conduct Medal. He was buried in Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson. US Army, 1st Lt 414 Inf Reg, 104th Inf Div WWII Germany 1921 – 1944 KIA

Updated October 30, 2023