Haddon Heights, N.J. — War Memorial
The Haddon Heights, N.J. War Memorial.
One of Camden County's finest tributes to its fallen heroes, this monument is located at the eastern end of Haddon Lake Park in Haddon Heights, N.J. Besides the two naval guns that flank the memorial, markers were laid down with the names, years of birth and death, and branch of service of each of Haddon Heights' World War II war dead, including Richard O. Kelleher of the Merchant Marine, a branch of service that usually did not receive its due recognition. These markers were presented by the Mothers Service Club chapter of Haddon Heights.
The Haddon Heights, N.J. War Memorial and a map of Haddon Heights.
Haddon Heights Honor Roll
Listed below are the names of local men and women who served in the Armed Forces during World War II. The monument honors those who served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf.
The Haddon Heights, N.J. War Memorial honor roll panels.
Names that were partially blocked in the far right panel photograph of the Haddon Heights War Memorial.
Sacred To The Memory Of Those Who Sacrificed Their Lives For Liberty, Justice, And Peace
| Name | Rank | Branch | Unit | Born | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James R. Addison | PVT | Army | 39th Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division | 1915 | 10/21/1944 |
| Norman E. Albinson | SGT | Air Force | 374th Bomber Squadron, 308th Bomber Group | 1922 | 8/18/1944 |
| Jacques H. Allen | 1LT | Marines | 1923 | 2/9/1945 | |
| Joseph A. Barron | SF2C | Navy | USS Franklin CV-13 | 1918 | 3/19/1945 |
| Frederick E. Benoit, Jr. | SGT | Army | 1343rd Army Air Force Base Unit | 7/8/1923 | 10/10/1944 |
| Earl Brown, Jr. | TEC5 | Army | 1917 | 1944 | |
| Albert E. Cahill | SGT | Army | 414th Bomb Squadron, 97th Bomb Group, Heavy | 1923 | 1943 |
| Arthur L. Collins | PVT | Army | 101st Airborne Division | 1919 | 6/6/1944 |
| Calvin L. Davis | CPL | Army | 4th Chemical Aviation Company | 1911 | 1942 |
| Joseph A. Gooley | SSGT | Air Force | 400th Bomber Squadron, 90th Bomber Group, Heavy | 1914 | 6/6/1945 |
| Edward R. Grossmann, Jr. also known as Edward R. Grossman |
PVT | Army | C Company, 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division | 2/14/1908 | 5/23/1944 |
| Robert H. Hillman | Navy | 1917 | 1944 | ||
| Harry H. Hoff | PFC | Army | 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division | 2/17/1917 | 10/9/1944 |
| Richard S. Ivory | SGT | Air Force | 492nd Bomber Squadron, 7th Bomber Group, Heavy | 1924 | 8/13/1944 |
| Robert J. Kelley | PVT | Army | 133rd Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division | 1910 | 6/9/1944 |
| Richard O. Kelleher | Merchant Marine | SS Patrick J. Hurley | 1921 | 1942 | |
| Benjamin B. Lippincott | ENS | Navy | 8/7/1924 | 1945 | |
| John C. McLaughlin | SSGT | Air Force | 728th Bomber Squadron, 452nd Bomb Group | 1924 | 3/29/1944 |
| Alford T. Moore, Jr. | PVT | Army | 46th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division | 1918 | 1/4/1945 |
| James L. Myles | 1LT | Air Force | Air Transport Command | 1/14/1946 | |
| William P. Reckeweg | CAPT | Army | Company C, 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division | 9/3/1916 | 2/1/1945 |
| William S. Robbins | S1C | Navy | 1926 | 12/31/1944 | |
| John P. Shaw, Jr. | 2LT | Air Force | 850th Bomber Squadron, 801st Bomber Group, Heavy | 1918 | 7/18/1944 |
| Robert M. Smith | 1LT | Air Force | 1916 | 1943 | |
| Frank E. Swail | TSGT | Air Force | 1909 | 1944 | |
| Milton O. Wolfe | 1LT | Army | 1916 | 1945 |
The Haddon Heights, N.J. War Memorial.
Presented By The Mothers Service Committee
Individual markers at the base of the memorial were presented by the Mothers Service Committee of Haddon Heights, bearing the name, years of birth and death, and branch of service of each fallen service member.
Individual markers presented by the Mothers Service Committee of Haddon Heights, N.J.
HMTS Rohna
Six men from Camden, N.J. — Frank Ballerino, Michael Carr, Michael Yachus, Stephen V. Koscianski, Lewis Riondino, and Joseph H. Johnson — died together when the troop transport HMTS Rohna was struck by a German guided glider bomb and sank off the coast of North Africa. In addition, six other Camden County men — Jacob K. Jenkins and Carl Johanson of Pennsauken, 19-year-old Harry V. Taylor Jr. of Haddonfield, William McKeon of Blackwood, Merle Reagle of Lindenwold, and Elmer F. Day of Merchantville — also were lost that day. In total, 1,015 men were lost, but the story was never told to the families or the general public for over 57 years due to wartime censorship.
Beverly National Cemetery
William P. Reckeweg is buried at Beverly National Cemetery, plot H 237.