August 7, 1914 (Norwalk, CT) – October 20, 2004 (Norwalk, CT)
Married to the former Jennie Mietka who passed in 2018.
Address when registered for draft: 78 Taylor Avenue, Norwalk
Enlisted December 4, 1942
Service number: 31272582
Unit: 144th Infantry Division, 36th Infantry Regiment
Born to Carmine “Charles” P. (1875-1943) and Mary G. Porta Vingo (1888-1974). Both parents were born in Italy. Brothers, Michael A. (1905-1980), Joseph A. (1908-1971) and Louis W. (1917-1944). [Louis was killed in action in WWII]. Sisters Cassima “Mary” Vingo Sileo (1906-1991), Giovanna “Jennie” S. Vingo Buchanan (1911-1982) and Martha T. Vingo Errico (1923-2005).
Wounded at Mounte Cassino in Western Italy on February 17, 1945 while sending supplies to another division on the mountain ranges. Wounded in left leg by bomb shrapnel and behind right ear.

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