Tag: VFW Post 2319
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World War I veterans appreciate students’ act of patriotism
I want to thank Ms. Melissa Pineiro and Ms. Meg Wright, advisors to the North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) Student Government Organization, for assisting the Borough of Belmar by providing a donation to offset the cost to “The Spirit of the Doughboy” monument from World War I which was vandalized in May. It was…
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Veterans to meet Aug. 16 to discuss World War I centennial
North Brunswick Township High School, along with North Brunswick American Legion Post 459 and Veterans of Foreign War Post 2319 in Milltown, are forming a committee to commemorate the centennial of the United States’ entry into World War 1. The first meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at Post 459, 1015 Linwood…
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VFW to hold fish fry June 9
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2319 will hold its Fish-Fry Dinner 5-8 p.m. on June 9 at the post home, 45 Broad St., Milltown. Meals will feature a choice of fresh cod ($10), fried shrimp ($15), fried clams ($13), combo platter ($15), or chicken tenders ($10); all dinners include fries, coleslaw, vegetable, salad, dessert,…
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North Brunswick resident ‘Still’ inspired by Joyce Kilmer poem
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Inspired by a poem written more than 100 years ago, a North Brunswick man is sharing his sequel to a literary work that has profound historical ties to the Brunswick area. Alfred “Joyce” Kilmer of New Brunswick was born on Dec. 6, 1886. He enlisted in the military three…