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