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William Solomon

Hospital Apprentice First Class, U.S. Naval Reserve — World War II

William Solomon

Rank: Hospital Apprentice First Class, U.S. Naval Reserve

Entered service from: New Jersey

Died:

Buried at: Beverly National Cemetery, Beverly, NJ (Plot F 18011)

Awards: Purple Heart

William Solomon Beverly National Cemetery monument

William Solomon

Hospital Apprentice First Class William H. Solomon was born on March 12, 1910. He lived in Collingswood for many years. On February 7, 1938 he married Alice Miller. The Solomons lived at 1655 Park Boulevard in the Parkside section of Camden, New Jersey after they wed, before moving to 448 Pfeiffer Street in East Camden.

Prior to entering the Navy in the summer of 1943, William H. Solomon was employed by the New York Shipbuilding Company in Camden as a steelworker.

William H. Solomon was killed in action on April 28, 1944. Available records indicate that he was in the English Channel at the time of his death.

William H. Solomon was survived by his wife, Alice Lena Solomon, and a 15-month-old daughter, Rebecca Ann. They were living at 15 Pine Street in Westville, New Jersey when he died.

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Brides

Camden Courier-Post

Camden Courier-Post, February 21, 1938 — Brides

MRS. REUBEN MILLER (above)
MRS. WILLIAM SOLOMON

Photos by Jaffe

Mrs. Miller is the former Miss Marcy K. Jacobs, of Audubon, before her marriage on February 6, and at which Mrs. Solomon was maid of honor. She is now at home at 711 Woodlynne avenue, West Collingswood. Mrs. Solomon, whose marriage took place on February 7, was Miss Alice L. Miller, of this city. She is now making her home at 1655 Park boulevard, this city.

Photos

William Solomon — service record

William Solomon — service record

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