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PRIVATE FIRST CLASS PAUL JOSEPH GOLEMBSKI was born in Camden NJ on October 12, 1947 to Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Golembski. The family lived at 517 Roberts Street in South Camden. His father worked as a custodian at Pyne Point Junior High School in North Camden.Paul Golembski enlisted in the United States Marine Corps shortly after graduating from Camden High School in June of 1966. After training as a rifleman, he was sent to Vietnam.Paul Golembski was killed in action by enemy artillery on July 2, 1967 in Quang Tri province, Vietnam. He was survived by his parents, sisters Marlene and Frances, and a brother, Edward. |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - July 11, 1967 |
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Camden Courier-Post - July 21, 1967 |
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‘Buddies’ Since School City Marine Killed After Friend Leaves They had been buddies since grammar school in Camden. After graduating from Camden High School, Paul J. Golembski of 517 Roberts Street joined the Marines. His friend Robert “Bud” Phillips had enlist in 1963 in the Navy. But the two friends kept in touch by letter. THEN ABOUT three months ago they had a reunion in Vietnam, meeting in Da Nang. Paul was sent to Dang Ha. Wanting to be near his longtime friend, he volunteered and was transferred to the Dang Ha naval support detachment C/N Phillips was stationed. They were based only a few miles apart and saw each other “every two to three days.” ON JUNE 18 they exchanged complaints of “tonsil trouble.” Paul spoke hopefully of his scheduled seven days of “r&r” (rest and relaxation” in Tokyo, starting in July. Phillips prepared for a leave with his family at 54 Yale Avenue, Gloucester Heights. They never saw each other again. Paul was killed later by artillery fire during action in the DMZ. Phillips heard the news from Paul’s sister Marlene, whim he used to date. He is returning to Vietnam for another nine months tour of duty. It won’t be the same without Paul to reminisce about happier days in Camden |
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