Ensign Henry Young, 3rd NJ Militia
Grave Marking Ceremony
May 6, 2023
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While the rest of the world gathered around their various screen to watch the coronation of King Charles III, Compatriots of the Col. Richard Somers Chapter, NJSSAR, the Gen. Lafayette Chapter, NSDAR and members of the Aaron Wittkamp Colwell Post 239 of the American Legion joined together at the Young Family Burial Ground, 144 Tyler Road, Petersburg, Township of Upper, NJ to commemorate the service of Ensign Henry Young. This ceremony was the culmination of a 2.5 year effort by Compatriot Paul Sutton.
In attendance were Congressman Jefferson Van Drew (R) 2nd District, the NJSSAR Color Guard and the governing body of the Township of Upper.
Program
Ocean City Sentinel Article
Ocean City Sentinel 2nd Article
Soon to be installed plaque
Graves off Millicent and Henry Young
Program Video
Special Thanks to:
US Fish & Wildlife Service, US Department of the Interior
Robin Donohue, Refuge Manager
New Jersey State Color Guard, Sons of the American Revolution
Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township
John Wesley Gandy Historic Farm, Petersburg
Ms. Barbi Harris
 General Lafayette Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Troop #79, Boy Scouts of America – Upper Township, NJ – Ryon Brooks, Scoutmaster
Marmora Volunteer Fire Company | Upper Township Rescue Squad
Township of Upper: Joanne R. Herron, RMC – Municipal Clerk | Larry Cole, Recreation Department Director
Wesley United Methodist Church, Petersburg
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