[courtesy of E. Middleton]
Grave marker for Edward J.
and Rita A./ Gilbertson in Section. 53, Plot 65, Grave 3, Saint Peter's
Cemetery, West New Brighton (Richmond county), New Jersey..
Edward registered for the
draft in West New Brighton (Richmond cxoiunrt5), New York on 30 June
1942 and was inducted into the Army at New York, NY on 7 February1943.
On 3 June 1945 Pvt
Gilbertson was transferred from the 6900rg Reinforcement Depot to
Company G, 508th PIR.
He was discharged on 5
March 1943 and on 15 June 1946 he married Rita A Rogers in Staten
Island, New York City, NY. |