The year of death prompted George Toriello’s interest and he sent this researched information on Robert John Alderman on September 8, 2017:
Robert John Alderman was born on May 4, 1942 in Teaneck and enlisted into the Navy in October 9, 1959. Robert J. Alderman was a Petty Officer 3rd class Aviation Boatswain mate (handler of aircraft). On August 29, 1962 at the Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk Virginia apparently Robert J. Alderman fell from a ship in the Elizabeth River, Pier #12,
Norfolk Naval Base and his death was recorded as a drowning.
Sources:
1. Virginia, Death Records, 1912~2014
2. U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925~1963
(Mother, Alvina Alderman~Arillo, lived in North Bergen, NJ., signed the application)
Written by:
Bob Meli
July 8, 2018