This memorial honors the joint forces of 66,000 Filipinos and 12,000 American heroes who fought against the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II. The joint forces were positioned to stall the Japanese invasion of the whole Philippine . . . — — Map (db m146694) HM WM
We consecrate this eternal memorial flame to the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis in Europe, 1933-1945, in the most tragic of times known as the Holocaust, six million victims, including more than one million children, were martyred solely . . . — — Map (db m146691) HM
South Jersey Division
Honors the men and women Veterans of W.W.II from
St. Joseph's Church, South Camden
1945 - 1995
50th Anniversary
In memory of our fallen heroes — — Map (db m146698) WM
In 1944 a Swedish diplomat, Raoul Wallenberg was given a daring assignment by the United States and Swedish governments: Save the Jews of Hungary from the Nazi Holocaust. This brave hero ultimately saved 100,000 Jewish lives. As the war drew to a . . . — — Map (db m146692) HM
In the name of Tatem-Shields Post #17, Department of New Jersey The American Legion we dedicate this memorial. We dedicate it to the memory of those who fell in the service of our Country. We dedicate it in the name of those who offered their . . . — — Map (db m221052) WM
This Memorial
Has been erected by the citizens of Haddonfield to honor its sons who on three occasions answered their nations call to arms and gave their lives while discharging their duties. They died so that the cause of freedom in the world . . . — — Map (db m220517) WM
Dedicated as a lasting
tribute to the men and
women of Lawnside who
served their country in
time of war
World War II
Korean Conflict
Vietnam Conflict
— — Map (db m146715) WM
This Memorial Erected and Dedicated
to honor and perpetuate those of Magnolia who
answered the call of our country in the World War
1917-1918
"In a righteous cause they have won immortal glory,
have . . . — — Map (db m146717) WM
Born Philadelphia, October 4, 1895, enlisted U.S. Navy 1912, served World War I U.S.S. Melville; later on U.S.S. Saratoga, Yorktown, Reina, Mercedes, New Mexico and Pennsylvania. Instructor in seamanship U.S. Naval Academy 1922-24. . . . — — Map (db m230320) HM
Here once stood the Opera House, the cultural center for the African American community. During World War II it served as The Jackson Street USO Club for blacks. Call to hear about the events in this building. — — Map (db m209341) HM
Ships Bell from S. S. Cape May Built 1943 Retired 1969 Length 4179 Beam 60 Draft 276 Crew 49 Presented to the city by U. S. Maritime Administration in 1974 Served in European war zone in World War II Later served . . . — — Map (db m15600) HM
Formerly Naval Air Station Wildwood during World War II, the airport served as a base for dive bomber squadrons. Thirty-six airmen perished while training at this site from 1943 - 1945. — — Map (db m191062) HM
From 1940 to 1945, Cape May was bustling with military activity. The Army, Navy and Coast Guard all had bases in the area. Throughout the war years, Cape May continued to operate as a coastal resort and promote itself to visitors. Tourism, however, . . . — — Map (db m34614) HM
White Construction of New York was the contractor for this fire control tower. They used a sliding form or slip form, allowing for a continuous pour of concrete. In June of 1942, about fourteen piles were driven into the ground. Two wooden . . . — — Map (db m34978) HM
Near this site May 23, 1945, Ens. Groome perished in the bay while on a Corsair training flight from Naval Air Station Wildwood. — — Map (db m34611) HM
This tower was built to house a sophisticated system for aiming the guns of Fort Miles. From Fire Control Towers along the coast, soldiers would determine the exact location of an enemy ship using the geometric principle of triangulation. Each of . . . — — Map (db m34616) HM
In memory
of those who made the
supreme sacrifice
World War II
William M. Costell Harvey Franck Lewis Garrison Douglass Ginder Charles Goodacre Vernon B. Foster Maurice C. Halbruner Edward N. Hunter John B. Kaighn, . . . — — Map (db m191080) WM
The original landscape of this site was typical of the Cape May peninsula hollies and red cedars interspersed with beach plums and native grasses. When the Army constructed these cylindrical towers, the original landscape was disturbed. The Army . . . — — Map (db m34980) HM
The Army started dismantling Fort Miles before it was even finished not in the face of enemy invasion but because advances in warfare made it instantly obsolete. In fact, as early as 1943, construction of the entire nationwide Harbor Defense . . . — — Map (db m34976) HM
As war clouds gathered in the late 1930s, the Army started building massive fortifications at the entrance to the Delaware River and Bay. Called Fort Miles, the main batteries and headquarters were at Cape Henlopen, Delaware, near the main . . . — — Map (db m39716) HM
At the top of the Fire Tower are the slits for the observation level and the rooftop platform. As it was being designed, there was debate about whether the Cape May tower should have one, two or three observation levels. In March 23, 1942, it was . . . — — Map (db m34979) HM
This WWII bunker served as a gun emplacement and the round turrets on either side held 6-inch guns. The horseshoe-shaped structures, which can be seen out in front at low tide, are Panama mounts. They were built in 1941, prior to the construction . . . — — Map (db m21980) HM
The Cape May Division of the Atlantic City (Philadelphia & Reading) Railroad ran from Winslow Junction to Cape May City with branches to Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Stone Harbor, and Wildwood.
This railroad was initially instrumental in the . . . — — Map (db m114600) HM
The Bunker or Gun Emplacement was built in 1942 during World War II by the Sea-bees as part of the Harbor Defense Program.
When completed it was on ground and sat 900 feet (three football fields) inland from the ocean. Severe erosion . . . — — Map (db m94385) WM
This bunker or gun emplacement was built in 1942. The round turrets on either side held 6 inch guns. The horseshoe shaped structures which can be seen out in front of low tide are Panama mounts. These were built in July 1941 prior to the . . . — — Map (db m149205) HM
Dedicated to those who lost their lives during service at NASW 1943-1945 and all those who died in the defense of justice and freedom serving our country.
John Abernethy Harry H. Adams Joseph H. Bauer Willis G. Betts William . . . — — Map (db m247002) WM
Commemorating the greatest land battle ever fought and won by the United States Army
Given by the family and friends in memory of Milton J. Shepherd, founder of the South Jersey Chapter of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge and . . . — — Map (db m247310) HM
This flagpole is dedicated in honor of three decorated veterans from Ocean City.
Joseph Caserta, U.S. Army was a tank driver in some of the fiercest World War II battles in Europe. His bravery earned him the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and . . . — — Map (db m208360) HM WM
Preservation made possible by
The City of Ocean City
with a matching grant from the
Garden State Historic Preservation Trust
Administered by the
New Jersey Historic Trust
2010
The U.S. Life-Saving Service was founded in . . . — — Map (db m208355) HM
In dedication and remembrance to the U.S. Navy Seamen who gave their lives aboard the U.S.S. Arizona at Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 — — Map (db m153621) WM
The Fish Alley Memorial Project and the people of Sea Isle proudly honor our commercial fishermen for their contributions to the community and to America.The strength and character of these outstanding men shaped our city, in the face of tremendous . . . — — Map (db m247336) HM
Look around you.
Every year, in this location, thousands of migrating birds were slaughtered.
Cape May's location leads large numbers of migrating birds to rest and feed here before continuing their long journeys. In the late 19th and . . . — — Map (db m209364) HM
In solemn tribute to the youth of Bridgeton who made the Supreme Sacrifice in World War II
1941 - 1945
They gave their today
for our tomorrow
Albert D. Adams Frank L. Bacon John A. Bailey Paul R. Barrager John Blackston . . . — — Map (db m153724) WM
A dual-use design by Short Brothers limited for commercial passenger and freight service, manufactured in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This aircraft was originally acquired by the U.S. Army, as part of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization . . . — — Map (db m153732) HM
[Left plaque:]
Millville Airport
50th Anniversary Aug. 2, 1991
"America's First Defense Airport"
Honored by the members
of the
Millville Army Air Field Museum
[Center plaque:]
Millville Airport . . . — — Map (db m153729) HM WM
In remembrance and honor
Vineland's Own
Members of the 3rd Bn.
157th Field Artillery
New Jersey National Guard
44th Div.
1937 to 1945
— — Map (db m153825) WM
A tribute to the men and women
who gave service in the Armed
Forces of our country during
World War II Dec. 7, 1941 - Sept. 2, 1945
Korean Conflict June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953 — — Map (db m153800) WM
Dedicated
by the
grateful people
of the
City of Vineland
in memory of men
who sacrificed their lives
for our country
in
World War II
Korean War — — Map (db m153816) WM
In honor of those who sacrificed their lives in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam. Dedicated by Belleville-Nutley Chapter 22 Disabled American Veterans. — — Map (db m107486) WM
Commemorating Archie Callahan who gave his life at Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 (lower marker) Archie Callahan Jr. was born and raised in Newark, NJ. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 19 on August 21, 1940. Callahan became the first . . . — — Map (db m40760) HM
Dedicated to the sacred memory of the valiant men and women of Orange who made the supreme sacrifice in the defense of their country World War II 1941 – 1946 — — Map (db m49232) HM
1941 1945
"Bright with names that men remember"
A living tribute to those men of our
village who died in World War II
This amphitheatre is dedicated by the
grateful citizens of South Orange
Nelson Ahlquest · Robert W. Andrae · . . . — — Map (db m238306) WM
Lt. Stephen R. Gregg U. S. Army – 143rd Infantry, 36th Infantry Division Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient For his role in Action on August 27, 1944 Near Montelimar, France — — Map (db m54637) HM
In remembrance of those who gave their lives and as a tribute in honor of the youth of Bayonne who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during World War II — — Map (db m181569) WM
To the memory of those Hoboken soldiers who gave their lives in WWII for our freedom
Mayor David Roberts
James J Farina, City Clerk - Joseph Peluso, Director of Environmental Services - James Rogna, Project Manager
Hoboken City Council . . . — — Map (db m196168) HM WM
Dedicated to those 153 Hoboken residents
Who made the ultimate sacrifice through
Seflfess acts of bravery, courage,
And loyalty to our great country
And the principles of democracy.
Mayor David Roberts
James J Farina, City Clerk . . . — — Map (db m81101) HM
Dedicated to Americas role of preserving freedom and rescuing the oppressed, this monument, by Natan Rapoport, of an American soldier carrying a World War II concentration camp survivor was gifted to the State of New Jersey through the generosity . . . — — Map (db m13295) WM
In honor of
the 276 men and women of
S.S. Peter and Paul's Church
who served our country
in World War II
and
in reverend memory
of those who gave their lives
Peter Babiak
William Chuchta
Peter Gross . . . — — Map (db m239394) WM
The Four Chaplains
Interfaith in Action
On February 3, 1943 the transport ship USAT Dorchester was on route to Greenland carrying 901 soldiers, merchant seamen and civilians. Among these men were Four Chaplains; Methodist Minister Rev. George . . . — — Map (db m199130) HM WM
Naters Memorial Park
is named in memory of
Staff Sergeant Edmund R. Naters
who gave his life in the service of
our country during World War II
"He stands in the unbroken line of patriots who
have dared to die that freedom might live . . . — — Map (db m196028) WM
In loving memory
of our war dead
These members of the
United States Armed Forces
gave their lives in World War II
to preserve us a free nation
Franklin D. Roosevelt
President of the United States
Armondo A. Alvino Thomas G. . . . — — Map (db m25519) HM
In memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice
World War II
From the Seventh Ward
Union City, N.J.
Francis M. Cottave, Jr. · Gustave Feldhaus · Charles L. Hinsch · Arthur R. Johnson · Michael L. LaRusso · Joseph C. Manfredi · James V. . . . — — Map (db m238872) WM
North Africa
Sicily Cassino
Normandy Omaha
South France
St. Lo Ardennes
Battle of the Bulge
Bastogne Remagen
V.E. Day 1945
Pearl Harbor
Bataan Corregidor
Coral Sea Midway
Guadalcanal Tarawa
Saipan Guam . . . — — Map (db m239804) WM
In Memory of
The Sons of West New York
Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice
For Their Country
World War II
Earle V. Anderson · James P. Andrea · Joseph Angeline · Frank F. Agresta · Joseph M. Appert · Joseph L. Arrigotti · Frank S. Avia · John H. . . . — — Map (db m239821) HM
Was named for 2nd Lt. Josiah (Joe) Hooper. As chief pilot of a B-24, he flew many WWII bombing missions from Italy over the oil centers of Southeastern Europe. He and his crew were lost over Vienna, Austria on 21 February 1945 when shot down by . . . — — Map (db m92645) HM
Upper Plaque: Honor Roll 1941 - 1945
Dedicated to the valiant youth of Bloomsbury Borough who served their country in World War II.
William E. Anderson, Jr.
Frank H. Apgar
Clarence C. Bigley
Joseph E. Bigley
Russell . . . — — Map (db m35529) HM
געדענק (Yiddish: Remember)
Remember the
6,000,000
who perished during the
Nazi Holocaust 1934-1945
לא תשכח (Hebrew: Do not forget)
Bergen-Belsen
Buchenwald . . . — — Map (db m101358) HM
Honoring
the men and women of
Union Township
who served their country during Wold War II
and
in memory of
the following who made the supreme sacrifice
Harold A. Cronce
Thomas Godown
Edward F. Greer
Harry Henry
John S. . . . — — Map (db m16934) HM
In the glory of their youth we will remember them. Our dead shall not have died in vain.
Orrin C. Boice
Frederick E. Dissler
Andrew J. Hodulik
Robert V. Leusenring
Porter C. Little
Dedicated to our Veterans of World War II . . . — — Map (db m19531) HM
In tribute to
the veterans of East Amwell Township
who served in World War II.
In Memory Of:
William Eppele
Steven Garboski
Ralph Mattison Melbourn
Lawrence J. Larsen
Andrew H. Welisewitz
Frank G. Laga Jr.
Franklin V.D. Hill . . . — — Map (db m21266) HM
New Jersey was the first to propose naming a highway in honor of WWII veterans. The Blue Star sign placed here was the nation's first to identify a highway as such. — — Map (db m46027) HM
[Side A:]
WORLD WAR 1
HONOR ROLL
On these grounds 57 trees were planted in commemoration of these men who helped make the world safe for democracy 1918
[Column 1:]
Norwood Apgar Marion W. Bonnell William Bonnell . . . — — Map (db m19191) WM
Erected in grateful memory
and honor to the men and women
of this community who served their
country faithfully in World War II
and with special tribute to the
following who in addition
gave their lives
Raymond E. Warner 32067335 . . . — — Map (db m35990) HM
This memorial is dedicated to the memory of our 2,403 comrades in arms who made the supreme sacrifice during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the surrounding installations December 7, 1941
May all who come here to rest remember their . . . — — Map (db m193669) WM
We are grateful to these Hightstown area men who gave their lives in the service of their country John F. Campbell Robert W. Cutinelle George F. Dennis Franklin Ely Martin Greenberg William Hoffman George Huber Edward Hutchinson . . . — — Map (db m88555) HM
A Grateful Class Remembers the Men of 1944 who gave their Lives in World War II Ernest Robinson Ackerman Army Air Corps, Budapest April 3, 1944 John Crosby Butler, Jr. Marine Air Service, Rota Island November 13, 1944 Francois Louis Chapman . . . — — Map (db m64134) WM
From 1871 to 1965 Reunion Hall stood between West College and Stanhope. Its name commemorated the reunion of the new and old schools of the Presbyterian Church. The stars marked the rooms of students who gave their lives in military service during . . . — — Map (db m44848) HM
"The American people, in their righteous might will win through absolute victory."
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
"Our debt to the heroic men and women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have . . . — — Map (db m160232) HM WM
This monument and plaque was erected by the citizens of the Third Ward in memory of those who served in World War 2 and for those who made the supreme sacrifice
John J, McGlone, Sr.
President
Sam Brodner
Vice-President
John L. . . . — — Map (db m4568) HM
Trenton contributed mightily to the national war effort in World War I and World War II, mobilizing men and women to fight and to sustain those doing the fighting, and stepping up production in those factories providing materials critical to the . . . — — Map (db m166099) HM
This plaque is to honor New Jersey's paratroopers and to commemorate the U.S. Army Parachute Test Platoon which trained here during the summer of 1940. This training was the beginning of the elite military paratrooper units, including the 82nd . . . — — Map (db m166096) HM
Colonia Memorial
In honor of those who from Colonia have served their country
Historic Memorial Triangle Park
1950
In honor of the brave men and women who lost their lives in the service of their country.
Korea – Vietnam
In honor . . . — — Map (db m148318) WM
Dedicated to the Memory of Gunnery Sergeant John A. Basilone of Raritan, NJ, United States Marine Corps.
Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism at Guadalcanal 1942.
Killed in Action at Iwo Jima 1945.
November 30, . . . — — Map (db m60985) WM
Camp Kilmer was the first Army camp constructed for the express purpose of staging Army men to and from the New York Port of Embarkation. In August, 1941, the New York Port of Embarkation, in accordance with a directive from the Secretary of War, . . . — — Map (db m166517) WM
Gift of Class of 1924 in memory of Victor W. Simons, USNR August W. Lentz, Jr., USN Basil D. Gallagher, AUS died in World War II 1949 — — Map (db m62731) HM WM
They fought as Allies during World War II, on land and sea and in the air The Battle of Britain 1940-45 Narvik, Norway 1940 Convoys to Murmansk 1940-43 Tobruk, North Africa 1941-42 Monte Cassino, Italy 1944 The Invasion of Normandy 1944-45 . . . — — Map (db m76784) WM
A grateful community holds these names in honored memory. They gave their lives in World War II and the Korean War for our way of life. Grant them Eternal Rest.
World War II
Charles Anasiewicz
Milton Armstrong
Stephen E. Balazs . . . — — Map (db m5344) WM
Dedicated to the Glory of God and to the memory of these brave young men who gave their lives in the Second World War and whose names are here inscribed for all generations to read and remember. They died with honor on the field of battle so that . . . — — Map (db m6681) WM
Dedicated to the Memory of Gunnery Sergeant John A. Basilone of Raritan, NJ, United States Marine Corps.
Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism at Guadalcanal 1942.
Killed in Action at Iwo Jima 1945.
November 30, . . . — — Map (db m193651) WM
To the glory of god
and to those who served
fought and died that our
flag may ever fly in honor
and in peace. This shrine
is reverently dedicated
by Pat and Sandy
Aug. 15, 1949 — — Map (db m37972) WM
For God and Country
This tablet is erected in Honor of
The men and women of Belmar
Who answered their country's call
In World War II
And to the eternal memory of
The following comrades
Who made the supreme sacrifice
Frederick L. . . . — — Map (db m5557) WM
Colts Neck Township honors its citizens who made the supreme sacrifice for their country. World War II James Comerford Alex Grabelewski Timothy Lott James K. Moreau Edward Oryll Mitchell Zaleski Korea Robert L. Cox Vietnam John J. . . . — — Map (db m76331) WM
