Charles Koppelman of Monroe has been recognized by the Department of Defense (DOD) 60th Anniversary of the Korean War (KW60) Commemoration Committee as a KW60 ambassador.
Any Korean War veteran who served from June 25, 1950, to July 27, 1953, who is interested in being recognized with an official certificate from the DOD and signed by the secretary of defense can email [email protected] or send a letter to Charles Koppleman, 6 Yarmouth Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831-4742. Include the first and last name of the veteran, street address, service branch, rank and email address, if applicable.
The Central Jersey Chapter No. 148 of the Korean War/Service Veterans Association meets at 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month, except January through April, at the Monroe Township Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza.
Membership dues are $25 per year to the Korean War Veterans Association and $10 per year chapter dues. The first year is free for both.
For more information, call Koppleman at 609-655-3111.