Hackensack Cemetery Sign

John Madison Doherty Grave Marker

This grave marker, which is at Hackensack Cemetery located at 289 Hackensack Avenue Hackensack, New Jersey, reveals that John M. Doherty served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and died at the age of only 55.

John M. Doherty was not on the Original Wall Unit List, but this confirms his connection to Hackensack by being buried within its borders since passing and forevermore.

Written  by:
Bob Meli
August 16, 2018

Background image of recruiting poster obtained from:
https://www.antiqueposters.com/Navy-Arise-Americans-original-war-poster-Barclay-p/4584.htm