DOB/DOD: January 27, 1925 (Fall River, MA) – October 8, 2007 (Norwalk, CT); 82 years old
MARITAL STATUS: Married to Kathleen Mayer Macedo (1927-2007) on May 31, 1954, in Norwalk.
CHILDREN: Four sons, James D., Jr. (1956-2010), Greg L. (1957-), Robert A. (1961-), and Joseph (1963-).
LOCAL ADDRESSES: 3 Grandview Avenue, 15 Fox Run Road, and 54 Taylor Avenue, Norwalk
ENLISTMENT: Enlisted on an unknown date in 1942.
DISCHARGE: October 21, 1945.
ENLISTMENT 2: April 6, 1946, as a Sergeant.
SERVICE NUMBER: 31326732
UNIT: Company K, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
FAMILY: Born to John (1883-1966) and Irene Macedo (1895-1967), both born in Portugal. Irene married again to Jose Rodrigues. Three brothers, John (1921-2005), Joseph (1917-1993), and Steven (1924-2005).
CIRCUMSTANCES: Served in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Southern France, Germany, and Austria. He rose to the rank of Tech Sergeant. He was wounded by enemy fire twice, once in the fighting in France at the Colmar Pocket on November 6, 1944, and again in Germany. His awards included the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Purple Heart (with OLC), and the Bronze Star.
From The Norwalk Hour November 22, 1944
SGT JAMES MACEDO WOUNDED SERIOUSLY
Sgt James Macedo, son of Mrs. Irene Rodrigues of 3 Grandview Avenue, was seriously wounded in action in France on November 6, according to word received from the War Department by his mother. Sgt Macedo, who is with the Infantry, entered the service over two years ago and went overseas in June 1943. He was first sent to Italy and then to France.
From The Norwalk Hour January 3, 1945
Sgt James Macedo, son of Mrs. Irene Rodrigues of Norwalk, Grandview Avenue, has been awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received as a result of enemy action on November 6 in the area of Jacques, France. Mrs. Rodrigues received word that her son had been wounded on November 6 and was informed of his award last Saturday. Sgt Macedo has two brothers in the service. They are Staff Sergeant Joseph Macedo, overseas, and Corporal John Macedo, who was returned from overseas duty a year ago. According to letters received by Mrs. Rodrigues, James is getting along nicely.
From The Norwalk Hour October 9, 2007
WW II VETERAN, LOVING FATHER AND GRANDFATHER
James Macedo, 82, of Norwalk, husband of the late Kathleen M. Macedo, died Monday at Norwalk Hospital. Mr. Macedo was born in Fall River, MA, on January 27, 1925, the son of the late Irene Ramos Macedo. He left high school to join the U.S. Army at the outbreak of World War II, serving with the 3rd Infantry Division in Italy, France, Germany, and various areas of central Europe. Mr. Macedo was a decorated soldier; earning the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, among other awards and citations. After the war, he reenlisted and was part of the occupational forces in Europe. Permanently returning home; he and his late wife owned and operated the New Canaan Avenue Package Store for many years. Mr. Macedo was a member of the Society of the 3rd Infantry Division, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and was a Lifetime Member of the Norwalk Quartet Club. Survivors include four sons: James D. Macedo and his wife Wanda, of Norwalk; Greg Macedo and his wife Rosanne, of Redding; Bob Macedo and his wife Wendy, of Norwalk; Joseph Macedo and his wife Olinda of New Rochelle, NY. Seven grandchildren; Colleen, Jimmy, Bobby, Kyle, Kasey Ann, Sabrina, and John. Services are private. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are in the care of Collins Funeral Home.
Buried in St. John’s Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut; Section and Plot number are unknown.
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