USS New Jersey plank owner Paul Robbins speaks at a ceremony commemorating his service. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.

Camden County Honors 101-Year-Old Battleship New Jersey Crewman, Saipan Landing

Paul Robbins, one of the last living connections to the original deployment of the Iowa-class battleship USS New Jersey, was just 18 when he sailed for the Pacific theater of operations. Local, county, and state officials gathered Monday to honor Robbins and commemorate the role his vessel played in the Battle of the Philippine Sea. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

By Matt Skoufalos | June 16, 2026

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