Tag: World War II
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Soldier missing in action during WWII will make his way home to Metuchen 79 years later
A 21-year-old U.S. Army Air Forces staff sergeant, who was shot down by enemy fighters in Germany during World War II, will make his way back home 79 years later. Michael Uhrin’s remains were accounted for on May 12, but his family only recently received their full briefing on his identification, according to the Defense…
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Son of Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds continues to share his powerful story of ‘courage and doing the right thing’
On Veterans Day in November and National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in December, it’s a day to reflect on the heroism of those in the military. Many don’t want the fanfare and that was Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds. He served in the U.S. Army – 106th Infantry Division, 422nd Infantry Regiment – during World War…
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Lawrence Township Council awards contract for Hero Dog Park
A Bayville-based contractor will build Hero Dog Park at Hamnett Park on Ohio Avenue. The Lawrence Township Council awarded the contract to TC Landscape Construction Group to build the dog park at its Sept. 20 meeting. Its bid at $496,740 was the lower of two bids submitted for the job. The second contractor offered a…
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WWII veteran celebrates 102 years young
World War II veteran Ben Milstein, a resident at a Hillsborough Assisted Living facility, is turning a century plus two. Paul Goldstein said he wanted to bring the public’s attention to his father-in-law, who is among a number of “rapidly dwindling number of World War II veterans still with us.” Milstein turns 102 on Sept.…
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From Warsaw ghetto to ‘joy and freedom’: Holocaust survivor caps 40-year career with Princeton Eye Group
One of Dr. Stephen Felton’s earliest childhood memories is that of standing on the deck of a ship in New York Harbor, staring at the lighting on the Statue of Liberty and watching the twinkling lights on the land. It was cold and snow was on the way, but Felton, who was 5 years old…
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Lawrence Township officials urge residents to cast a vote for planned ‘Hero Dog Park’ in grant contest; deadline is Aug. 31
Lawrence Township officials are urging residents to vote often in support of a PetSafe-sponsored grant contest to help pay for a planned dog park at Hamnett Park on Ohio Avenue. The deadline to cast a vote for Hero Dog Park is Aug. 31. The planned dog park would be the second one in the township.…
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‘Cartolano Way’ honors military service of late WWII veteran in South Brunswick
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Lawrence Cartolano “stepped up to the plate” when America entered into World War II. At 19, he registered to join the U.S. Army and quickly headed into active service. Cartolano served with the 784th Ordnance Light Maintenance Company of the 84th Infantry Division, which was nicknamed the “Railsplitters.” He received the rank…
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Monroe resident receives Congressional Gold Medal award for service in Ghost Army during World War II
MONROE – At age 98, Seymour Nussenbaum was “finally” recognized for his service with the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, known as the Ghost Army, during World War II. The Army veteran is one of nine remaining living members of the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, known as the Ghost Army, to recently receive a Congressional Gold…
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Resident shares Holocaust story after narrowly escaping German occupation in Ukraine
From the couch in her apartment, Old Bridge resident Poline Belote shared the trials and tribulations of her family during the Holocaust and how she managed to see her “first dream” become a reality in America. In June 1941, Adolf Hitler’s massive invasion of the Soviet Union commenced. Codenamed Operation Barbarossa, the violent siege of…
