On South Providence Avenue at Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Providence Avenue.
To the men of the
87th Infantry Division
Whose supreme sacrifice in the
world wide conflict for liberty
and freedom during World War II
shall not pass unheralded
Erected by the
87th Infantry Division Association
September 29, . . . — — Map (db m6890) HM
On the Boardwalk east of South Florida Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
In commemoration of Atlantic Citys finest hour ... Dedicated to the thousands of men and women of the United States Armed Forces who trained, served and recovered here from their wounds of battle during World War IIand to the devoted citizens of . . . — — Map (db m229938) HM
On Atlantic Avenue at Delaware Avenue on Atlantic Avenue.
Born in Newark, NJ, this longtime Atlantic City resident served with the U.S. Marine Corps in the South Pacific during World War II before settling here. He worked for Penn Reading Seashore Line and later for the U.S. Postal Service until . . . — — Map (db m153438) HM
On Atlantic Avenue at North New Jersey Avenue on Atlantic Avenue.
Born in Catawba, S.C., this graduate of Johnson C. Smith University moved to Atlantic City and joined the Atlantic City Police Department in 1942. Enlisting in the United States Army during World War II, he served in the Pacific Theater of . . . — — Map (db m153444) HM
On Atlantic Avenue at Morris Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Atlantic Avenue.
Affectionately known as "Josie," Mooney, an Atlantic City native born in his family home on Morris Avenue, was a player, manager and coach of several local ice hockey teams including the Atlantic City Sea Gulls. Mooney began a seven-decade career in . . . — — Map (db m229933) HM
On N. Providence Avenue at Atlantic Avenue on N. Providence Avenue.
Throughout history, we have answered
our country's call to arms,
for freedom, for justice,
for self - determination of an ally.
We have served and sometimes paid
in grim coin the price exacted.
Through no fault of ours,
somehow we were . . . — — Map (db m51206) HM
On Boardwalk just east of South Iowa Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Former Ritz Carlton Hotel opened during the "Roaring Twenties" on June 24, 1921 as one of Atlantic City's Grand Hotels.
Designed by the architectural firm of Warren and Wetmore and constructed at a cost of $6 million.
During WW2 the . . . — — Map (db m208348) HM
On Baltic Avenue at North Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, on the left when traveling west on Baltic Avenue.
Dedicated July 5, 1945 in honor of the first colored soldier of this city who gave his life for democracy.
May those who might be intolerant be ever reminded by this memorial plaza that men of all colors, creeds and beliefs make up . . . — — Map (db m153454) WM
On Boardwalk just west of South Mississippi Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of those who have made the supreme sacrifice in World War II
Joseph A. Baratta
Allen C. Bertoldi
Raymond A. Bonello
Anthony F. Bozzelli
Jerry J. Capone
John Carcilli
Anthony L. Curtis
Daniel T. . . . — — Map (db m190915) WM
On Harding Highway (Route 40) at Fir Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Harding Highway.
Dedicated to Richland veterans from all wars
Theodore Romanini, died Jan. 5, 1944 W.W. II
Edward K. Miller, Aug. 17, 1968, Vietnam
Paris Perugini, died July 24, 1945 W.W. II — — Map (db m190880) WM
On Moss Mill Road at Hamburg Avenue on Moss Mill Road.
On this 50th anniversary of the American Legion, we dedicate this plaque to the memory of all veterans who lie here in peace.
Rudolph Elmer Post #158 March 15, 1969. — — Map (db m108256) WM
On Main Street (Route 40) just east of Cape May Avenue (New Jersey Route 50), on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated as a lasting tribute to the men and women of Hamilton Township who served their country
World War I
In memory of
Joseph Simpkins Thomas Hannum James Giordano
☆ ☆ ☆
Korean . . . — — Map (db m190884) WM
On Pleasant Mills Road (County Route 643), on the right when traveling north.
All Wars Memorial in honor of Veterans of all Wars who served and gave their lives in an effort to protect our country and to preserve out freedom justice and democracy. Dedicated as the William K. Phillis War Memorial World War II Korean War . . . — — Map (db m76169) WM
On Ventnor Avenue at S. Mansfield Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Ventnor Avenue.
In Memory Of
Lt. David Rogers
World War II
101st Airborne Division
In Memory Of
Mortimer Lewis, 3rd
World War II
Margate American Legion
Post 397
In Memory Of
Francis P. Boyle
World War II
Margate American Legion
Post 397 . . . — — Map (db m108797) WM
On Ventnor Avenue near S. Mansfield Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
In Memory Of
Our Beloved Son
Lt. Arthur D. Wilson, Jr.
Pilot A.A.F.
And His Boyhood Friends And
Comrades In Arms Of This City
Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice
In World War II
Howard T. Shepherd · Francis P. Boyle · Francis X. Crowe · . . . — — Map (db m108795) WM
On Shore Road at W. New Jersey Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Shore Road.
To Our Hero Dead in World War II
1941 1945
The City of Somers Point
Pays Homage to The Memory
Of These Valiants Who Gave The Last
Full Measure of Devotion to Their Country
James N. Chenoweth · H. Pual Clark · Edmond L. Eliason, Jr. · . . . — — Map (db m108947) WM
United States Submarine Veterans-our creed "To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That their dedication deeds and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of . . . — — Map (db m92408) WM
On Park Avenue at Brookside Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Park Avenue.
Dedicated to the memory of our boys who made the Supreme Sacrifice in World War II 1941 – 1945 David L. Ceely John J. Fox Edward J. Hamilton Eugene A. Ivers Bruce S. Macintyre John A. Sawyer Harold W. Scott, Jr. Charles A. Yeomans Dedicated . . . — — Map (db m43939) HM
On River Road at New Jersey Route 5, on the left when traveling north on River Road.
* Farrell J.P. * Murphy M. * Regan W. * Weir G.H. Zaikowski A. Allen Jack Adams H. Aarons S.M. Burns Leroy Bernhardt W. Buckley Leo Bobat S. Baker Wm. Berton G. Burns B. Blaustein M. Blaustein H. Bilanti A. . . . — — Map (db m38964) WM
Near River Road near Glenwood Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
In Memory of the Men Of
Edgewater, N.J.
Who Gave Their Lives
For Their Country
In World War II
Paul O. Allen William E. Barber William J. Conway John J. Delaney John F. Eager Robert M. English Benjamin L. Godleski Alonza H. . . . — — Map (db m38960) HM
On High Street at Linwood Avenue, on the right when traveling north on High Street.
Let Us Hold in Honored Memory Those Who Served Their Country In the Great War 1914 -1918
[Column A:]
Reginald S. Aberle Frank Aurricchio Anthony Bamond Frederick Block Dominick Brescia Anthony Decker Frank Decker Charles . . . — — Map (db m22165) WM
On Avenue of Heroes at 1st St. on Avenue of Heroes.
This Park is dedicated
As a living memorial
to those of Fair Lawn
who made the supreme sacrifice
in
defense of their country
the United States of America
Dedicated May 29, 1949
— — Map (db m143691) WM
On Parmelee Ave at Fair Lawn Ave. on Parmelee Ave.
This plaque is dedicated to the millions who perished because of hate and intolerance, and the millions who gave their lives defending humanity in the war from 1939-1945. Those who forget history are bound to repeat it.
Presented to: The Borough . . . — — Map (db m63374) WM
On Fair Lawn Ave at Parmelee Ave. on Fair Lawn Ave.
WORLD WAR I
Harry Cappendycke - Army - Oct. 8, 1918
Daniel S. Yeomans - Army - Oct. 8, 1918
Charles Marshner - Army - Oct. 14, 1918
WORLD WAR II
Ellsworth Smith - Army - Sep. 9, 1942
William M. Cozine Jr. - Air Force - Feb. 6, 1943 . . . — — Map (db m63380) WM
Dedicated to the memory of the
men and women of Jewish faith
who gave their lives in the
service of their country.
Placed in their memory by the
Lt. James I. Platt Post No. 651
Jewish War Veterans
of the United States
August 19, . . . — — Map (db m63528) WM
Dedicated to the men and women of the United States Army who participated in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II in Belgium and Luxembourg the greatest land battle fought by the United States Army under extreme winter conditions suffering . . . — — Map (db m54913) HM
On Rock Road at Harding Road, on the left when traveling west on Rock Road.
For God And Country
Glen Rock
Honored Heroes
World War II Korean War
Vietnam War
1941 World War II 1945
William P. Abbott Hubert Banks James G. Barklie Richard J. Boonstra William R. Francis Charles J. Haeberle Robert . . . — — Map (db m32416) WM
On Main Street north of Bradford Street, on the right when traveling north.
This Bell
Symbolic of Freedom
is the gift of
The Navy Department
to the Borough of Glen Rock
December 1954
From the Destroyer USS Lang (DD 399)
a veteran of ten operations
World War II; named in memory of
Seaman James Lang, . . . — — Map (db m209463) HM WM
On Main Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In memory of hundreds of thousands of women and girls from Korea, China, Taiwan, the Philippines, the Netherlands, and Indonesia who were forced into sexual slavery by the Armed Forces of Imperial Japan before and during World War II. Dedicated on . . . — — Map (db m64465) HM
On Main Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
In memory of the millions killed in the holocaust 1939 – 1945 Bergen County Board of Freeholders Doris Mahalick, Director D. Bennett Mazur Gerald A. Calabrese Joseph Carucci, Jr. John F. Curran Harry J. Gerecke Jeremiah F. OConnor . . . — — Map (db m62946) HM
Near River Street at Bridge Street, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
The Lark Anti-aircraft Missile Program began in late 1944, when the U.S. Navy needed a new weapon against the ever more serious Japanese suicide-bomber (Kamikaze) threat. In January 1945, a Lark configuration had been established and requirements . . . — — Map (db m108420) HM
Near River Street at Bridge Street, on the right when traveling north.
U.S. Navy submarines paid heavily for their success in World War II. A total of 374 officers and 3131 men are on board these 52 U.S. Submarines still on “patrol.” Albacore Amberjack Argonaut Barbel Bonefish Bullhead Capelin . . . — — Map (db m108413) HM
Near River Street at Bridge Street, on the right when traveling north.
Launched August 15, 1943
Commissioned – June 8, 1945 – Boston
Sponsor Mrs. Edward J. Foy
First Captain – Commander G. G. Molumphy — — Map (db m108414) HM
On River Street at Bridge Street, on the right when traveling north on River Street.
Commissioned November 22, 1939 U.S. Navy Yard Mare Island, Calif. Over Due – Lost May 1944 In memory of 78 officers and men By sinking a Japanese submarine on January 27, 1942, she became the first U.S. submarine in . . . — — Map (db m64467) HM
On Terrace Avenue at Passaic Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Terrace Avenue.
Killed in Action Botsford, Arnold Elias, Robert H. Jr Leighton, Alexander W. Jr Scarr, James B. Engaged in Service Adamson, George E. Aitken, Thomas J. Aspdin, Byron E. Aspdin, Charles E. Aspdin, William Jr Averill, Gilbert . . . — — Map (db m47583) HM
On Broadway at Park Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Broadway.
Hillsdale
Honor Roll
In Time of Need These Men Pledged Their Lives Their Fortunes and Their Sacred Honor 1914 World War 1919
Ackerman, E. Lodewick Ackerman, Garrett J. Albertson, Edwin Albertson, John Bachman, Herman Bachman, . . . — — Map (db m22195) WM
On Valley Brook Avenue at Pine Street, on the right when traveling west on Valley Brook Avenue.
World War II These gave all Abate, George Ackerson, Joseph R. Ahrens, Howard J. Alex, Victor J. Alonzo, John J. Astrella, Michael Astrella, Philip J. Beck, Frederick Jr. Benedyktowicz, Vincent Biedermann, Henry J. . . . — — Map (db m54140) WM
On Ramapo Valley Road (U.S. 202) at Breakshoe Place, on the right when traveling south on Ramapo Valley Road.
On August 25, 1781 during the historic 600-mile march to what was the Revolutionary Wars decisive Battle of Yorktown, Gen. Rochambeaus army was forced to ford this river because the bridge that was here was in poor shape. The bridge of . . . — — Map (db m165837) HM
On West Grand Avenue at North Kinderkamack Road, on the left when traveling east on West Grand Avenue.
Borough Of
Montvale
Dedicated
To The Memory Of Those
Who Made The Supreme
Sacrifice And In Honor
Of All Who Served Their
Country In Time Of Need
Valor Honor
Robert T. Bates Anthony Della Bella David W. Brooks Kevin R. . . . — — Map (db m33705) WM
On Madison Avenue at Grove Street, on the right when traveling west on Madison Avenue.
Borough of New Milford
Bergen County, N.J.
Honored Deceased Veterans
Armand Allessandrini · John J. Bilger · Donald Dilworth · George Fermery · Louis J. Faller · Robert Greve · Thomas Grix · Lee G. Hoffman · Warren Johnson · Edward J. Jordan · . . . — — Map (db m129867) WM
On Prospect Avenue at Park Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Prospect Avenue.
1969
In Honored Memory of the Men and Women of Oradell Who by their Devotion to Peace and Freedom for All Mankind Gave Their Lives In the Service of Their Country.
World War II
Hugh D. Black Thomas H. Cordes Paul A. DeMarrais . . . — — Map (db m22163) WM
On Prospect Avenue at Park Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Prospect Avenue.
1941 - 1945
In Honor of the Men and Women Of Oradell Who Served in World War II And Dedicated in the Memory of Those Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice
Hugh D. Black Thomas H. Cordes Paul A. DeMarrais Henry W. Genther W. Everett . . . — — Map (db m22164) HM
In memory of the more than 200,000 women and girls who were abducted by the armed forces of the government of Imperial Japan 1930s 1945. Known as Comfort Women, they endured human rights violations that no people should leave unrecognized. . . . — — Map (db m62935) HM
Near East Midland Avenue at Willard Road, on the right when traveling west.
In Grateful Tribute The Citizens
Of Paramus Honor The Defenders
Of Our Country During All Wars
For God And Country
World War I
Daniel Youmans
World War II
Cornelius Blokand Jacob J. Cleenput Garret T. Cooper, Jr. L. . . . — — Map (db m33829) WM
On Sorbello Road at Pascack Road, on the right when traveling west on Sorbello Road.
[ back ]
With Great Honor
And Respect
We Proudly Salute
Thos Who Served
In Our Nations
Armed Forces
[ front ]
Dedicated By
American Legion
Auxiliary
Dept. Of New Jersey
Amy Flaherty
State President
Vietnam . . . — — Map (db m34238) WM
In Honor Of
USS Enterprise (CV-6)
1938-1947
20 Battle Stars World War II
Presidential Unit Citation
Navy Unit Commendation
Most battle stars awarded to any World War II ship. Only fast carrier to be awarded both the Presidential Unit . . . — — Map (db m113981) WM
USS Enterprise (CV-6)
Stern Plate
Mr. Henry Hoffman, the engineer responsible for the dismantling of the Enterprise between 1958 and 1960, had the foresight to recognize the historical significance of the Aircraft Carriers stern plate. In 1959 . . . — — Map (db m113980) WM
On East Allendale Road at East Saddle River Road, on the left when traveling west on East Allendale Road.
Dedicated to The Men and Women of Saddle River Who Served in the Wars Of Their Country
World War I
Barney Early Eugene Fuchs Percy Jackson Jacob Kaan William Lemon Fortunato Magro Horace T. Markley Charles E. Ratzmann . . . — — Map (db m22256) HM
On Prince Street (County Road 662) at Walnut Street, on the left when traveling south on Prince Street.
Dedicated to the memory
of those who made the
supreme sacrifice
in World War I
and
World War II
Ervin V. Hamilton
Leslie H. Cox
J. Wesley Harding
Walter Darby
Oscar Knudson
Edward J. Magee
Harold W. . . . — — Map (db m194814) WM
On High Street just south of Belmont Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the Glory of Almighty God and to the memory of those from this community who made the Supreme Sacrifice in World War II
[Left plaque names:]
Carlton P. Hogan, M.D.
Robert J. Tillinghast
William S. Conroy, Jr. . . . — — Map (db m160108) HM
On Main Street (County Road 563) at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Chatsworth Honor Roll
In memory of those
who served in the Armed Forces
World War I
Anderson, Andrew Anderson, Willis Carr, Ballington B. Griffee, Joseph Leduc, Albert Messler, Ernest Messler, Jesse Prickett, Albert . . . — — Map (db m36823) WM
On Bridgeboro Street, on the right when traveling west.
Erected by American Legion Post #146 in 1942. Located on the former Asa Austin Farm, volunteers observed and reported planes overhead and traffic on the Rancocas Creek. Removed at the end of war. — — Map (db m102892) HM
On Broad Street at East Front Street/West Front Street, in the median on Broad Street.
[Upper Plaque - Side 1:]
We the people of
Florence Township
Dedicate this tablet as visible evidence of our lasting and eternal gratitude for these men who made the supreme sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of our . . . — — Map (db m37101) HM
On West Third Street, 0.1 miles west of Broad Street, on the right when traveling west.
In honor of the members of
Florence Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1
who served their country in World War II
J. Allen J Baird W. Boyle N. Brown R. Cavanaugh R. Coates J. Crammer C. Dennis J. Downey F. Duffy C. Gesemyer T. . . . — — Map (db m35958) HM
In memory of our Roebling village men who made the Supreme Sacrifice in WW II
Robert Arnold
Richard Engel
Herbert Larson
Joseph Seaman
James Tonne
Joseph Varga
Walter Andrews
Carl Larson
Ralph Pigott . . . — — Map (db m160135) WM
On Pennsylvania Avenue at West 8th Street on Pennsylvania Avenue.
World War II
Mobilized at Fort Dix 16 September 1940
Campaigns
Northern France–Rhineland–Central Europe
In memory of
our comrades who paid the supreme sacrifice — — Map (db m7263) HM
On South Scott Plaza, 0.2 miles east of Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of
Florence MacDonald
U.S. Army Nurse Corps
Heroine of Corregidor
Veteran of two World Wars
Fort Dix Station Hospital
Chief Nurse
1942-44 — — Map (db m97606) HM WM
On U.S. 130, 0.4 miles south of Kinkora Road (County Route 678), on the right when traveling north.
Running from the Delaware River to New Lisbon, the historic Kinkora Branch RR carried produce in the 1800s. Later it was used to transport troops to Camp Dix during WW I and Fort Dix during WW II. — — Map (db m34359) HM
On Main Street (County Route 669) at Lewistown Road, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Erected as a tribute to
the men of this community
who served in World War II
————————
* In Memoriam *
Henry D. Hoffman
Thomas B. Hopkins
Honor Roll
Harry Allen Leslie . . . — — Map (db m35949) HM
On S Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Erected by Medford Township in honor of the men and women who served their country 1941 in World War II 1945 Abate, Canio Abate, Leonard. Adams, David S. Adams, Gene L. Adkins, William * Allen, Hazelton, W. Anderson, . . . — — Map (db m45127) HM
On Pavilion Avenue south of Franklin Street, on the right when traveling south.
Riverside
honors those who
served in World War II
These gave their today
for our tomorrow.
John C. Adams, Jr. Matthew J. Kirchner
Frank J. Astemborski Walter J. Kranz
Frederick E. Benoit Emory E. Laslocky
Thomas . . . — — Map (db m131436) WM
On Salem Road, 0.4 miles Beverly-Rancocas Road, on the left when traveling north.
Honor Roll
Willingboro Township
Those Who Served in World War II
Clifford Anderson David R. Ballinger Florence H. Ballinger Allen A. Bartlett Jess Bryan Bennett Earnest W. Bowder H. Dean Bowker Keith H. Bowker Percy M. . . . — — Map (db m36177) HM
Panel 1
Samuel M. Sampler
In memory of his bold charge through hostile fire resulting in the surrender of twenty-eight enemy soldiers near St. Etienne, France, 8 October 1918. He died on 19 November 1979.
Panel 2
Edward C. Benfold
In . . . — — Map (db m64169) WM
On Clementon Road (County Road 534) just west of Franklin, on the right when traveling west.
In remembrance of all buried here
including:
Lenape Indians — Hessian Soldiers
Arthur R. Eldred
First Eagle Scout of the Boy Scouts of America
Aug. 21, 1912
Capt. Carlton R. Rouh U.S.M.C.
Awarded Congressional . . . — — Map (db m146761) HM WM
On West White Horse Pike (U.S. 30) 0.1 miles east of Hayes Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of
Lieut. Warren Stafford, Jr.
Bombardier
303rd Bomb Group (H)
358th Squadron U.S.A.F.
Missing in Action
February 3rd, 1944
Over Wilhelmshaven
East Frisian Islands
Germany
On South White Horse Pike (U.S. 30) at East Taunton Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South White Horse Pike.
1941 - 1945
In · Memory · Of
Our · Honored · Dead
We · Here · Highly · Resolve · That · These
Dead · SHall · Not · Have · Died · In · Vain
In · Grateful · Tribute
To · Berlin's · Citizens
Who · Valiantly · . . . — — Map (db m146767) WM
Near Clinton Street west of South Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
The Navigation Bridge is where the crew of New Jersey "conned," or steered, the ship. This operation required the coordination of the ship's helmsmen, Officer of the deck, and navigational crew. Located on the Navigation Bridge was the . . . — — Map (db m221030) HM
Near Clinton Street west of South Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
New Jersey's secondary armament originally consisted of twenty 5-inch/38-caliber guns in ten twin enclosed gun mounts. Two mounts were located on each side of the ship at the 01 Level and three were mounted on each side at the 02 Level. These . . . — — Map (db m221038) HM
Near Clinton Street west of South Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Over the course of her four commissions, New Jersey was the flagship for some of the most famous Admirals in U.S. Navy history. From World War II to Vietnam, this area was part of the Flag Cabin where these naval legends worked and lived . . . — — Map (db m221006) HM
Near Clinton Street south of South Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
The Flag Bridge was reserved for use by admirals. Here, an admiral could command any fleet or fleets arrayed around New Jersey. While the admiral was in overall command of the fleet, New Jersey's captain was directly responsible for the . . . — — Map (db m221019) HM
Near Clinton Street west of South Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
The Flag Bridge was reserved for use by admirals. Here, an admiral could command any fleet or fleets arrayed around New Jersey. While the admiral was in overall command of the fleet, New Jersey's captain was directly responsible for the . . . — — Map (db m221021) HM
Near Clinton Street west of South Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
When the USS New Jersey (BB-62) was designed in the late 1930's, aiming a warship's guns was still being carried out the same way it had been for centuries: by visual spotting.
An observer would "spot the fall of shot," or observe . . . — — Map (db m221032) HM
Near Clinton Street west of South Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
During World War II, the USS New Jersey was armed with over eighty medium and fifty 20mm anti-aircraft guns against an air attack. By 1982, these guns were replaced with four Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS). CIWS, pronounced . . . — — Map (db m221036) HM
Near Clinton Street west of South Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
"Whatever course you have chosen for yourself, it will not be a chore but an adventure if you bring it to a sense of the glory of striving."
- David "The General" Sarnoff
Born: February 27, 1891
Died: . . . — — Map (db m220976) HM
Near Clinton Street west of South Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
"There are no great men, there are only great challenges, which ordinary men like you and me are forced by circumstances to meet."
- FADM William Frederick Halsey Jr.
Born: October 30, 1882
Died: August 16, . . . — — Map (db m220974) HM
Near Clinton Street west of South Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Fleet Admiral William Halsey is one of the most important and controversial figures in the history of the U.S. Navy.
In 1944, onboard New Jersey from the area you are standing, Halsey commanded the world's largest naval combat fleet ever . . . — — Map (db m221029) HM
Near Clinton Street west of South Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
"We are building not only frameworks of stone and steel from frameworks of ideas and ideals."
- Robert Wood "General" Johnson II
Born: April 4, 1893
Died: January 30, 1968
Birthplace: New Brunswick, . . . — — Map (db m220977) HM
Near Clinton Street west of South Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
"Never fear your enemy, but always respect them."
- Sgt. John Basilone
Born: November 4, 1916
Died: February 19, 1945
Hometown: Raritan, New Jersey
Branch of Service: United States Marine Corps, . . . — — Map (db m220979) HM
Near Clinton Street west of South Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Wooden decks were used on battleships as part of a long navy tradition. Steel decks of the USS New Jersey were overlaid with Teakwood planks. The New Jersey had her original Teakwood deck laid in 1943 for WWII. There have been repairs to the deck . . . — — Map (db m220987) HM
Near South Delaware Avenue south of Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
During the early years of World War II, enemy attacks seriously crippled our Merchant Fleet, preventing them from carrying troops and vital military supplies, equipment, and fuel to the battlefront. President Franklin Roosevelt organized an . . . — — Map (db m220930) HM
Near South Delaware Avenue south of Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
The connection between the USS New Jersey (BB-62) and the State of New Jersey goes far beyond just sharing a name. The longest battleship in the world, and the most decorated in our nation's history, was launched a few miles from this spot . . . — — Map (db m220931) HM
Near Clinton Street west of South Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."
- Thomas Edison
Born: February 11, 1847
Died: October 18, 1931
Lived and worked in: . . . — — Map (db m220972) HM
Near South Delaware Avenue south of Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
The U.S. Merchant Marine was a fleet of Government owned vessels operated by private shipping companies. The Merchant Marine was responsible for transporting fully 85% of the troops, ammunition and supplies used to support the Allied War Effort . . . — — Map (db m220919) HM
Dedicated to the memory of the Marines of the Marine Detachments that served aboard the USS New Jersey from 19421991
Semper Fidelis — — Map (db m7432) WM
Near Clinton Street south of South Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
"I left Earth three times and found no other place to go. Please take care of Spaceship Earth."
-Wally Schirra
Born: March 12, 1923
Died: May 3, 2007
Birthplace: Hackensack, New Jersey
Branch of . . . — — Map (db m220969) HM
On Haddon Avenue at South 9th Street, on the left when traveling south on Haddon Avenue.
Bascom S. Waugh was the first African-American physician at Cooper University Hospital, a specialist in Internal Medicine and later in Cardiology. He served during World War II and was a flight surgeon for the 332nd Fighter Group, the legendary . . . — — Map (db m146680) HM
On North 5th Street, 0.1 miles south of Market Street (County Road 537), on the left when traveling south.
1917 - 1918
1941 - 1945
1950 - 1953
1964 - 1975
They gave their lives that freedom might live
World War I
1917 - 1918
That those who served and lived will be honored and not forgotten
1918 ★ 1945 ★ . . . — — Map (db m208381) WM
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