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Name | Narrative | Branch and Rank | Unit and Specialty | Conflict/Arena | Born/Died |
William M. Pippin, Jr. | William P. Pippin, Jr. was born in Riverside in 1939 and was a lifelong resident of riverfront communities, most recently on West Avenue in Delanco. Bill graduated from Palmyra High School. He joined the US Army and served as a Military Police Officer in the 8th Airborne Division in Germany. Bill was a talented carpenter and built a home for his fimily at age 23. He worked for Carpet Factory Outlet in Trenton until his retirement. He married Patricia and enjoyed family life, including hunting and fishing with his sons and friends. He appreciated motorcycles, tinkering in his garage, American Bald Eagles, and nature in general. He had an artistic flair and created unique spray-painted sculptures using found objects. Bill died New Years Day 2022 at age 83 and is buried in Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Arneytown, New Jersey. | US Army Rank? | 8th Airborne MP | Germany | 1939 - 2022 |
Updated October 30, 2023