JOSEPH J KELLER - CPL
- HOMETOWN:
- newark
- COUNTY:
- Essex
- DATE OF BIRTH:
- September 14, 1947
- DATE OF CASUALTY:
- September 29, 1967
- BRANCH OF SERVICE:
- Marines
- RANK:
- CPL
- STATUS:
- KIA
- COUNTRY:
- South Vietnam
Biography
Joseph J. Keller, Jr. was born on September 14, 1947. His home of record is Newark, NJ. Joseph attended St. John’s Grammar School in Orange, NJ, through eighth grade, and went on to attend Vailsburg High School graduating in 1965. He played baseball and soccer.
Keller enlisted in the US Marine Corps and attained the rank of Corporal (CPL).
Keller was killed in action on September 29, 1967. He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover, NJ.
Sources: Marc Levy (classmates) and NJVVMF.
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