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PRIVATE FIRST CLASS RALPH JOHN TAVELLA; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: September 16, 1916 (Norwalk, CT) – July 28, 1999 (Dayton, OH); 82 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Carmela M. Fabrizio (1921-1995) on April 26, 1941, in Norwalk, CTCHILDREN: One son, Richard A. (1944-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 9 Godfrey Street, NorwalkENLISTMENT: January 3, 1944DISCHARGE: September 8, 1845SERVICE NUMBER: 31409152UNIT: 5th Infantry Division FAMILY: Born to Joseph (1891-1984) andContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS RALPH JOHN TAVELLA; U.S. ARMY”

STAFF SERGEANT JAMES JOSEPH REED, SR.; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE

DOB/DOD: March 19, 1925 (Norwalk, CT) – August 17, 1992 (Norwalk, CT); 67 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Mildred D’Orso (1926-2005) on October 4, 1947, in Norwalk, CT CHILDREN: Two sons, James J. Jr. (1950-) and David (1951-). Two daughters, Barbara Reed Bruce (1954-) and Susan Reed Peden (1961-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 21 First Street, 14 Lawrence Street,Continue reading “STAFF SERGEANT JAMES JOSEPH REED, SR.; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”

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It took roughly four years to reach this milestone, but the website hit a milestone today—50,000 all-time views. I’m grateful for everyone who has stopped by to read about some real American heroes. As a reminder, if you see or read something that you like, make sure you “Like” the page at the bottom. ForContinue reading “50,000 Views!!!”

CORPORAL CHARLES AUGUST MATTHIAS; U.S. ARMY

May 20, 1895 (Greens Farms, Westport, CT) – April 11, 1918 (France); 22 years oldUnmarriedLived on Greens Farms Road in Westport prior to the serviceEnlisted on September 7, 1917Assigned to Company H, 304th Infantry, until September 18, 1917Assigned to Company E, 102nd Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division, until his deathPromoted to Private First Class onContinue reading “CORPORAL CHARLES AUGUST MATTHIAS; U.S. ARMY”

STAFF SERGEANT RUSSELL ANTHONY KELLY; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: October 23, 1923 (New York, NY) – October 27, 1998 (Rocky Hill, CT); 75 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Claire A. Szalai (1936-1993) on May 23, 1959 in Norwalk. Married Constance J. Church (1942-2011) on May 26, 1973 in Darien, CT. Divorced in 1978. CHILDREN: Five sons, Russell “Rusty” A. III (1960-), Brendan J. (1961-),Continue reading “STAFF SERGEANT RUSSELL ANTHONY KELLY; U.S. ARMY”

FIRST LIEUTENANT EDWIN SAFIR; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: July 2, 1917 (New York City) – November 25, 1996 (Norwalk, CT); 79 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Alice Hetwich Frieda Dittmar (1919-2014) of Young America, Minnesota; she served as an Army nurse during WWII and met Edwin Safir when she cared for his injuries in EnglandCHILDREN: Two sons, Edwin T. (1948-) and Thomas F.Continue reading “FIRST LIEUTENANT EDWIN SAFIR; U.S. ARMY”

MASTER SERGEANT WILLIAM HENRY BUCHTA, JR.; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: February 10, 1917 (Norwalk, CT) – January 13, 1999 (Branford, CT); 81 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Doris L. Paquet (1917-1992) on March 22, 1947, in Stamford, CTCHILDREN: One daughter, Janet L. Buchta Miller (1944-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 6 Pogany Street and 34 Saddle RoadENLISTMENT: May 1, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: 31118833DISCHARGE: April 11, 1946UNIT: Company D, 1st Battalion,Continue reading “MASTER SERGEANT WILLIAM HENRY BUCHTA, JR.; U.S. ARMY”

STAFF SERGEANT JOHN JOSEPH SILK, JR.; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: August 12, 1919 (Norwalk, CT) – June 12, 1999 (Norwalk, CT); 79 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Jean E. Thompson (1927-2014) on August 14, 1948 in Norwalk, CTCHILDREN: Two sons, John J. III (1956-) and Scott T. (1958-).LOCAL ADDRESS: West Cedar StreetENLISTMENT: February 9, 1942DISCHARGE: July 8, 1945SERVICE NUMBER: 31063228UNIT: Company H, 116th InfantryContinue reading “STAFF SERGEANT JOHN JOSEPH SILK, JR.; U.S. ARMY”

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS FRANK “SHAG” JOHN REDA, SR.; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: January 17, 1915 (Bronx, NY) – August 28, 1994 (Norwalk, CT); 79 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Ruth Hoggson (1918-1991) on June 15, 1940, in Norwalk, CTCHILDREN: One son, Frank J. Reda Jr. (1945-). One daughter, Barbara “Bonnie” F. Reda Stankiewicz (1943-2022). LOCAL ADDRESS: 14 Spruce Street and 5 Cutrone Road, NorwalkENLISTMENT: January 24, 1944DISCHARGE:Continue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS FRANK “SHAG” JOHN REDA, SR.; U.S. ARMY”

CORPORAL FRANK “SMOKE” P. FUMO; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: July 5, 1913 (Norwalk, CT) – September 13, 1994 (Norwalk, CT); 81 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Margaret Gall (1915-1986) on December 23, 1933 in South Salem, NY; divorced in 1938. Married Elizabeth Szalay (1924-2005) on January 15, 1949 in Norwalk, CT.CHILDREN: Three daughters, Judith Fumo Glatzel (1936-2011), Sheila Fumo Gombos (1952-), and Shari FumoContinue reading “CORPORAL FRANK “SMOKE” P. FUMO; U.S. ARMY”