Joseph Lenord Biddle

Sergeant Joseph Lenord Biddle was born on November 7, 1946. He made his home in Berlin, NJ. He attended Cherry Hill High School and graduated in 1964. Joseph’s interests included track, music, and dancing. He was a great artist and had terrific architectural skills. Joseph Biddle graduated from Temple University in 1967.

Joseph L. Biddle joined the U.S. Army and attained the rank of Sergeant. He was assigned to the 25th Infantry Division. As a member of the Army, Sergeant Biddle’s MOS was 11B; he served as an infantryman. Sergeant Biddle served our country for one year, arriving in Vietnam on July 20, 1968.

On March 2, 1969, Sergeant Biddle was killed in action from an undetermined explosion in Hua Nghia, South Vietnam. He was 22 years old and was married. Sergeant Biddle was brought home and buried at Beverly National Cemetery on March 13, 1969.

He was awarded the Purple Heart. Joseph Lenord Biddle is honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 30W, Line 10.

He is buried at Beverly National Cemetery, Beverly, NJ — Plot L O 58.

I don’t know a lot about Joseph’s childhood, but I know he had a wonderful mom and dad because he was so good and knew how to treat people. My whole family, aunts, uncles, sisters and brothers love him and always will. We all still remember him for the person he was. I was proud of him because he never gave into peer pressure and did the right thing at all times. He will forever be loved by everyone who knew him.

— Phyllis (Biddle) Madey, wife

Remembering you over the years.

— Terry Poriotis — May 30, 1999

Not Forgotten Hero

Just to let you know that you are not forgotten, Hero. Thank you for your sacrifice. Doug, Co. A 222nd Mech. Inf. 25th Inf. Div. 1968.

— Doug Snyder, Fellow 25th Inf. Div. Brother, Easton, PA — March 2, 2005

For Sergeant Biddle and all those who knew him and loved him, I just want to say thank you for your dedication and sacrifice! Please know that you have not been forgotten and always will hold a special place in my heart! It would have been nice to have known you as a person, and I greatly appreciate your service! I just wish you did not have to pay so high a price! You forever will be a hero in my eyes.

— Kimberly Kimmel-Ober, Admirer, Encinitas, California — November 7, 2001

One of Our Own

Didn’t know you, but you were a local hero. Some of us have never forgotten you.

— Lise Sokoloski, Admirer from Neighboring Area, Medford, NJ — February 19, 2006

Didn’t know him — he died before I was born. Didn’t know you — you were my mom’s cousin, but to me you’re a hero.

— Michael Benko, Family, NJ — August 31, 2006

Honor to an Outstanding Human Being and Gentleman

I was introduced to “Joe” by one of my acquaintances named Jane Ryder. I resided in Pennsauken, NJ with my parents at the time, as I was a senior in high school. “Joe” surprised me one day by stopping by to visit. He bought me a record by the Duprees. The record was “Have You Heard” with the flip side “Gone With the Wind.” The record was tucked behind his back. When he handed it to me, he explained that he would soon be leaving because he was in the military now. He was just trying to get an opportunity to see all he knew before reporting for duty. I only knew “Joe” for a brief space and time in my life. However, I felt especially privileged that day.

— Maryanne Wiener, Friend, Clayton, NJ — June 3, 2006