DescriptionThis photograph captures the beginning of the Military and Firemen's parade on July 11, 1955. Harry Bernhardt, center, served as the chairman of Egg Harbor City's Special Events Committee. Adolph Bader, assistant chairman and marshall, and Albert Sorg also marched in the parade, costumed as Native Americans.
The color guard marched behind Bernhardt, Bader, and Sorg. Governor Robert B. Mayner, Mayor W. Haines Maxwell, and J. William Weisbecker rode in the car behind the color guard.
This image appeared on the front page of the July 14, 1955 edition of The News of Egg Harbor City.
Left to right: Adolph Bader, Harry Bernhardt, Albert C. Sorg
CollectionEgg Harbor City Historical Society Photographs
Organization NameEgg Harbor City Historical Society
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