Camden County Government: Veterans Recognized For Service Aboard USS New Jersey

Collingswood NJ

12 August, 2021

1:56 PM

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Press release from the Camden County Government: August 12, 2021 The Camden County Board of County Commissioners honored 22 veterans by presenting them with the Camden County Military Service Medal during a ceremony aboard the Battleship New Jersey on Wednesday. "We will be recognizing 22 veterans from multiple branches of the armed forces for their heroism in defense of our country. Our veterans are heroes who deserve our unwavering thanks and support," said County Commissioner Melinda Kane, Gold Star Mother and liaison to the Camden County Office of Veterans Affairs. "These veterans and their families made countless, daily sacrifices in order to protect and defend their country. We are forever grateful for their patriotism and service." During the ceremony, the following 22 veterans were recognized for their service: Sp5. David M. Berg, Army – Cherry Hill Cpl. Otis J. Booker, USMC – Pine Hill GMG3. Francis M. Boyle, Jr., Navy – Glendora QM3. Jerome P. Brophy, Navy – Gloucester City Sp. Justin Buonocore, Army – Collingswood OSSN. Steven J. Deluca, Navy – Gibbsboro OS3. Daniel M. Diaz, Navy – Camden HT3. Michael R. Flory, Navy – Merchantville Sp4. Darryl Hester, Army – Lindenwold Sp4. Arthur J. Marsh, Army – Gloucester Township Cpl. Donald A. Morrison, Army – Clementon RM3. Thomas J Ness, Sr., Navy – Gloucester City Sp5. Joseph S. Ochal, Army – Cherry Hill A2. Frank A. Pauciello, Air Force – Collingswood ABH2. George Phillips, Navy – Pine Hill DT3. Robert W. Piegaro, Navy – Laurel Springs Cpl. Leon C. Puszczykowski, USMC – Clementon CS3. Charles M. Romond, Navy – Runnemede Sp4. Jacob W. Schaefer, IV, Army – Pine Hill GMG2. Robert L. Scherer, Navy – Mt. Ephraim SK2. Charles H. Stewart, Navy – Haddonfield Sp4. Russell Zanetich, Army – Berlin This press release was produced by the Camden County Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.