Delanco Military Veterans Honor Roll

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Name Narrative Branch and Rank Unit and Specialty Conflict/Arena Born/Died
William H. "Bill" Wittmeyer William H. "Bill" Wittmeyer was born February 20, 1918 on Edgewood Ave in Delanco. He joined the US Army and served in the 116th Anti-Aircraft Artillery in the 1st Army in the European Theater of Operations during WWII. He was engaged in the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded 5 major battle stars. Bill served as a driver for General Patton at times. Bill married Ruth H. Wittmeyer. They lived in Cinnaminson. Bill died July 2, 1995. Bill was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. US Army, rank 116th AAA, 1st Army WWII, Europe 1918 – 1995

Updated October 30, 2023