Delanco Military Veterans Honor Roll

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Name Narrative Branch and Rank Unit and Specialty Conflict/Arena Born/Died
William G. Phile, Sr. William G. Phile, Sr. was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. He was born March 5, 1921 in Delanco, the son of Joseph C. Phile, Sr. and Jennie Gilbert. Bill joined the US Navy during WWII and served on a PT boat in the Pacific theater. Family lore indicates his boat was part of the group that evacuated Gen. MacArthur from Corrigador. Bill married Sarah Elizabeth "Betty" Taylor (1922 -2017) and they were Delanco residents for many years, residing at 1001 Burlington Avenue. Bill was an electrician and member of Washing Fire Co when it was on Union Ave. He was also Scout Master of Troop 19 before moving to Medford Leas. Bill died May 26, 2006 in Medford Leas at age 85. He is buried in St Mary’s Episcopal Church Yard in Burlington City. Bill was listed on the WWII Delanco Honor Roll. US Navy, ? PT Boat WWII, South Pacific 1921 - 2006

Updated October 30, 2023