BATTLESHIP NEW JERSEY TO HONOR 100-YEAR-OLD WWII VETERAN AND LONGTIME BATTLESHIP NEW JERSEY VOLUNTEER AT FEBRUARY 5 LUNCHEON
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 28, 2026
CAMDEN, N.J. — The Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial will be celebrating the 100th birthday of Johnny Quinesso, Sr.—affectionately known aboard the ship as “Johnny Q”—at a luncheon on February 5 aboard the Battleship.
A Petty Officer Second Class, U.S. Navy, Johnny Q served from 1944–1946 as a Radioman aboard Amphibious Craft LSM-302 in the Asiatic Pacific Theater during World War II. Following his military service, he continued serving the nation as an Internal Revenue Agent with the U.S. Government.
A proud resident of Vineland, Johnny has been a dedicated Volunteer Docent on the Battleship since 2004, inspiring thousands of visitors with his warmth, storytelling, and lived history. He will celebrate his 100th birthday on January 24, 2026.
WHEN:
Thursday, February 5, 2026
12:00 PM
WHERE:
Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial
62 Battleship Place, Camden, NJ 08103
Media are invited to attend, capture the presentation, and speak with Johnny Q, museum leadership, and fellow volunteers.
For more information, visit battleshipnewjersey.org or call (856) 966-1652
About Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial:
The Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial is America’s most decorated battleship and serves as a symbol of our nation’s military history and strength. Located on the Camden waterfront, Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to preserving history and educating the public about the service of the men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Media Contact:
Julianne DodsDeputy Executive Director of Strategic Growth
Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial
856-966-1652 xx 201
j.dods@battleshipnewjersey.org
CC:
Marshall Spevak, Chief Executive Officer, Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial
Emma Hermo, Social Media Manager, Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial
