DOB/DOD: March 31, 1933 (Norwalk, CT) – February 11, 2012 (Port St. Lucie, FL); 78 years old
MARITAL STATUS: Married Muriel Hajas on August 30, 1958, in Bridgeport, CT. Divorced in 1961. Married Rosemarie DeFranco Kane (1933-1991) on April 15, 1962. Divorced in 1973.
LOCAL ADDRESS: 37 Russell Street, Norwalk
ENLISTMENT: Unknown
SERVICE NUMBER: 1201390
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY: Flamethrower Operator
UNIT: Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (REINF)
FAMILY: Born to Eugene Aloysius Kane (1904-1982) and Elizabeth Denke Kane (1910-2006). Two sisters, Betty Kane Rider (1934-2003) and Paula Kane Clarizio (1947-2009).
DECORATIONS: Awarded the Purple Heart Medal and Silver Star Medal.
From The Norwalk Hour July 11, 1952
CPL KANE WOUNDED, IN CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL
Marine Corporal Eugene E. Kane, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene A. Kane of 37 Russell Street, who was wounded in action in Korea on May 28, arrived at St. Albans Naval Hospital in California this week. Corporal Kane received shrapnel wounds in the leg during front-line action in Korea. Enroute to St. Albans Hospital from Korea, he was awarded the Purple Heart Medal.
Citation to accompany the award of the Silver Star Medal
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Eugene E. Kane (MCSN: 1201390), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Flame Thrower Operator of Weapons Company, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 28 May 1952. Severely wounded while his unit was engaged in the assault of a strongly defended enemy position forward of friendly lines, Corporal Kane observed another casualty lying in an exposed area and fearlessly crawled to the side of the stricken Marine in the face of intense enemy fire. Although sustaining two additional wounds from the hostile fire, he succeeded in removing his comrade to a covered position. When the stretcher group, which was evacuating Corporal Kane, was fired upon by an enemy sniper, he quickly drew his pistol and continued to fire at the enemy until his ammunition was expended. By his marked fortitude, courageous initiative, and selfless efforts on behalf of others, Corporal Kane served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Born: Norwalk, Connecticut. Home Town: East Norwalk, Connecticut.
Inurned in Arlington National Cemetery, 1 Memorial Drive, Arlington, Virginia. Plot N70 D-25-2.
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