Tag: World War I
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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…
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Milltown woman’s veteran family members honored posthumously
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer LAWRENCEVILLE — Clutching her wedding photo taken on Sept. 8, 1945, Marie Rittman proudly accepted posthumous New Jersey Distinguished Service Medals (NJDSM) for four men she holds dear to her heart. Those men are her husband, Pfc. Henry W. Rittman, who served in infantry combat with the U.S. Army during World…
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Cemetery’s winter stroll to include history of World War I plots
The Elmwood Cemetery Association will host its second annual Winter Stroll from 11 a.m. to noon Jan. 19 at the cemetery, 425 Georges Rd., North Brunswick. Attendees will be immersed in the history of World War I through the in-depth stories of five prominent local families who substantially contributed to the war effort. The event…
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Cemetery boasts gravesites of Robert Wood Johnson, ‘Monument Man,’ Kilmer family
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — To commemorate Veterans Day, interns at Elmwood Cemetery in North Brunswick led historical walking tours designed to share the area’s extensive history while acknowledging the contributions of those who have served the country. The first stop on the World War I tour on Nov. 11 was at…
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Historical tours will be offered at Elmwood Cemetery
Elmwood Cemetery Association will hold two free, public, historical tours of its spacious Victorian Garden Cemetery, located at 425 Georges Rd., North Brunswick, on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Throughout history, from soldiers to doctors, nurses to local businesspeople, each citizen had an important role to play in protecting the safety of the city and ensuring its…
