DOB/DOD: January 31, 1892 (Norwalk, CT) – November 19, 1967 (Norwalk, CT); 75 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Ida Litoff on April 7, 1929, in New Haven, ConnecticutCHILDREN: One son, Benjamin (1930-2017). Two daughters, Celia (1931-2015) and Dorothy (1938-). LOCAL ADDRESS: 135 Stuart Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: December 17, 1917UNIT: Signal Section, Headquarters Company, 102nd Infantry Regiment,Continue reading “PRIVATE SAMUEL CHARLES POLLEY, U.S. ARMY”
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SERGEANT HOWARD LINCOLN FLOOD, U.S. ARMY
May 21, 1888 (Philadelphia, PA) – September 16, 1936 (Darien, CT); 48 years oldMarried to Laura Davis in Wildwood, New Jersey in 1936Last local address: 5 Chestnut Street, NorwalkEnlisted on June 12, 1917Discharged February 12, 1919Service Number 1038273Unit: Battery B, 10th Field Artillery, Third Infantry Division Born to Elmer (1861-1915) and Caroline “Carrie” Hannock FloodContinue reading “SERGEANT HOWARD LINCOLN FLOOD, U.S. ARMY”
CAPTAIN RICHARD MORTON MCGONIGAL; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: May 4, 1940 (Cleveland, OH) – MARITAL STATUS: Married to Ellen Hausler (1958-2007)LOCAL ADDRESS: 5 Swale Road, NorwalkENLISTMENT: February 27, 1967SERVICE NUMBER: O-5013594DISCHARGE: June 23, 1969UNIT: COMUSMACV Advisory Team 2 FAMILY: Born to Richard C. (1905-1996) and Claudia Nesmith McGonigal (1910-1981). One brother, Laurence C. (1945-). One sister, Marjorie McGonigal (1952-). DECORATIONS: Recipient ofContinue reading “CAPTAIN RICHARD MORTON MCGONIGAL; U.S. ARMY”
HOSPITALMAN SECOND CLASS PHILIP ROGER MARZOLF; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: August 14, 1930 (Staten Island, NY) – January 6, 2011 (Norwalk, CT); 80 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Evelyn Lemieux (1932-2016) on September 3, 1955 in Willimantic, CT. Married to Paula (1936-) on January 31, 1964, in New York. Married to Barbara A. Flynn on December 28, 1986, in Norwalk, CT.CHILDREN: One daughter, KristineContinue reading “HOSPITALMAN SECOND CLASS PHILIP ROGER MARZOLF; U.S. NAVY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS LOUIS FRANK ACUNZO; U.S. ARMY
July 4, 1918 (Norwalk, CT) – June 21, 2006 (Norwalk, CT); 87 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: 122 Woodward Avenue, South NorwalkEnlisted on September 8, 1941Service number 31052104Unit: Company K, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division Born to Frank (1892-1967) and Maria Golia Acunzo (1891-1986), both born in Italy. Six sisters, Carmella (1914-1986), Josephine Acunzo TondinoContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS LOUIS FRANK ACUNZO; U.S. ARMY”
SERGEANT HARRY OAKLAND FOUST JR.; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: December 6, 1929 (Mount Kisko, NY) – May 20, 2014; 84 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Mary Creagh (1929-1988) on October 17, 1953 in Norwalk, CT. Married to Martha E. Vanak (1931-1993) on May 29, 1994 in Norwalk, CT.LOCAL ADDRESS: 24 Belden Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: January 1950SERVICE NUMBER: RA13253122MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY: 1824, Supervising ChefDISCHARGE: MayContinue reading “SERGEANT HARRY OAKLAND FOUST JR.; U.S. ARMY”
CORPORAL ROBERT MELVILLE YOUNG; U.S. ARMY
June 1, 1918 (Norwalk, CT) – December 15, 1979; 61 years oldMarried to Marie Erickson (1921-2004) on January 26, 1946 in Norwalk One daughter, Ellen M. Young Therrien (1947-).Local address when entering service: 22 Lawrence StreetEnlisted on June 17, 1940Service number: 6150710Unit: 1st Infantry Division, 32nd Field Artillery Battalion, Battery A Born to Albert (1892-1960)Continue reading “CORPORAL ROBERT MELVILLE YOUNG; U.S. ARMY”
STAFF SERGEANT EDWARD LOUIS WARGO; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: March 20, 1917 (Norwalk, CT) – September 3, 1995 (Norwalk, CT)MARITAL STATUS: Married to Betty Ross Wilson (1925-2008) on August 31, 1946 in Pawling, NYCHILDREN: Three daughters, Frances “Pinky” Wargo Denzel (1947-), Catherine “Kitty” Wargo Koger (1950-), and Patricia Wargo Burr (1964-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 272 East Avenue, East NorwalkENLISTMENT: May 12, 1943SERVICE NUMBER: 31333881UNIT: CompanyContinue reading “STAFF SERGEANT EDWARD LOUIS WARGO; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS EDWARD CARMINE VINGO; U.S. ARMY
August 7, 1914 (Norwalk, CT) – October 20, 2004 (Norwalk, CT)Married to the former Jonka “Jennie/Jean” Mientka (1923-2018).Four sons, Lewis E. (1946-), Robert A. (1947-), Patrick E. (1952-), and Jeffrey A. (1952-).One daughter, Marta J. (1956-2009).Address when registered for the draft: 78 Taylor Avenue, NorwalkEnlisted December 4, 1942Service number: 31272582Unit: 144th Infantry Division, 36th InfantryContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS EDWARD CARMINE VINGO; U.S. ARMY”
SEAMAN FIRST CLASS JOSEPH JAMES SCAVO SR.; U.S. NAVY
May 26, 1923 (Carbondale, PA) – October 5, 2020; 97 years oldEnlisted April 5, 1943Service number: 8074951 Wounded on October 22,1944, on the Island of Leyte, Philippines. While unloading supplies and troops his LST 704 was attacked from the air and from artillery from the shore. He was told to man his battle station, whichContinue reading “SEAMAN FIRST CLASS JOSEPH JAMES SCAVO SR.; U.S. NAVY”
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