Edgar Walter Wittman

Edgar Philip Walter Wittman was born on April 11, 1918 in Egg Harbor City, Atlantic, New Jersey, USA to parents Joseph John Wittman Sr (1887-1966) and Alma Pauline Anna Huenke (1893-1976). He had siblings Margaret Anna Wittman (1912-2002), Gertrude Florence Wittman (1913-2002), and Joseph John Wittman Jr (1915-1992). He grew up in Camden County New Jersey living in Haddon Heights and Audubon. Edgar graduated from Audubon High School in 1936 and was employed the Philadelphia Naval where he learned the sheet metal trade. At the time of his draft registration, on October 16, 1940, in Audubon, Camden County, New Jersey he was 22 years old and resided in Audubon, Camden, New Jersey. A few years after the draft, in 1942, he married Ruth C Townsend (1924–2014) and the couple had children Thomas, Ronald, and John Wittman. Later, on January 26, 1943, Edgar enlisted in the Army in Camden, New Jersey. Edgar served as a lieutenant with the U.S. Army Engineers and he served his country from January 26, 1943, until his discharge on July 30, 1946. Edgar was also an accomplished musician who was known for his singing voice and saxophone expertise at family functions.