Delanco Military Veterans Honor Roll

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Name Narrative Branch and Rank Unit and Specialty Conflict/Arena Born/Died
William C. "Bill" Goodwin, William Charles "Bill" Goodwin was born August 15, 1931 in Philadelphia, the son of William G. and Marion Goodwin. The family moved to Hickory Street Delanco when Bill's father was stationed there with the US Army Corps of Engineers. Bill joined the USAF and served for four years during the Korean Conflict. Bill did his basic training in New York State, then Bryan Air Force Base, a pilot training base near Texas A&M University. Bill had responsibility for human services records. He also had a part-time job as bartender at the officer’s club on base. He left the service with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Bill married Claire Bright of Delanco and lived on Willow Street in Delanco until the mid 1980s. Bill retired from New Jersey Bell about 1984 before moving to Delran. Bill and Claire are active members of Delanco Senior Citizens. Bill died in late October 2023 and was intered in St. Peter's Cemetery in Riverside. USAF, Staff Sgt ? Korea 1931 - 2023

Updated October 30, 2023