Bruce Springsteen returns to Freehold as hometown honors his father’s military service
Douglas Springsteen served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
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Bruce Springsteen was in Freehold on Wednesday for a special Veterans Day tribute honoring his late father, Douglas Springsteen, for his service during World War II.
Springsteen and his sister, Virginia Shave, joined the unveiling of an honorary street sign bearing his father’s name at the corner of McLean and Randolph streets, near where the Springsteen family once lived.
Douglas Springsteen served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
The ceremony was part of Freehold Borough’s Veteran Recognition Sign Program, which places veterans’ names on honorary signs along existing municipal roads to recognize their military service.
Six other veterans were honored throughout the day.
U.S. Navy veteran Rocco Tomazic was recognized at the Park Avenue School Complex near the Freehold Intermediate School entrance.
U.S. Army veteran George Taylor was honored at Broadway Road and Dutch Lane Road.
U.S. Navy veteran Robert "Bob" Higley was honored at Murray and Oak streets.
U.S. Army veteran Harry Young was recognized at East Main Street and Zlotkin Circle.
U.S. Army veteran Ronald Reich was honored at Hance Boulevard and Braun Place.
U.S. Army veteran Frederick Iossa was recognized at West Main Street and Hull Avenue.
The program is designed to promote awareness of local veterans and ensure their service is remembered by the community.
