When I created this website, I created a page dedicated to the 26 women with a connection to Norwalk who served during World War I. They were either Red Cross nurses, Army nurses, YMCA employees, or, in one case, active-duty Navy. All survived the war, and their stories deserve to be told. I never reallyContinue reading “World War I women page reconstruction”
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50,000 Views!!!
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!!!”
BOATSWAIN’S MATE SECOND CLASS JOHN NORMAN STAHL; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: February 25, 1922 (Norwalk, CT) – June 19, 1989 (Norwalk, CT); 67 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Alma C. Sideleau [born in Canada and U.S. Navy WAVES veteran] (1923-2003) on February 23, 1946, in NorwalkCHILDREN: Three daughters, Geraldine Stahl Montgomery (1947-), Carol A. Stahl Presley (1949-), and Nancy Stahl Sober (1958-). One son, Robert (1951-).LOCALContinue reading “BOATSWAIN’S MATE SECOND CLASS JOHN NORMAN STAHL; U.S. NAVY”
The tale of two footstones
Norwalk, Connecticut, has the distinction of being the hometown of two Medal of Honor recipients. The first was PFC John D. Magrath, 10th Mountain Division, in World War II. The second was PFC Daniel J. Shea, Americal Division, 196th Infantry Brigade, in Vietnam. This is the story of PFC Shea’s footstone. PFC Shea is buriedContinue reading “The tale of two footstones”
December 9, 2022
I track the number of hits on my site every day. I usually check the previous day in the morning and the current day in the afternoon. On the morning of December 10, I looked at December 9 and saw some unusual traffic on one particular page/post. Chief Radioman Thomas J. Reeves; U.S. Navy, MedalContinue reading “December 9, 2022”
THE ARMY’S 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION CONNECTION TO NORWALK
Today, I received an e-mail from Keli Schmid, Archivist Librarian, 10th Mountain Division Resource Center, Denver Public Library. The e-mail was delayed for almost a year because COVID-19 restrictions prevented Keli from accessing the files in the library. The attachment to her e-mail contained the citation that accompanied the award of the Bronze Star MedalContinue reading “THE ARMY’S 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION CONNECTION TO NORWALK”
PRIVATE WILLIAM HOYT
DOB/DOD: April 12, 1758 (Norwalk, CT) – January 5, 1838 (Greene, NY); 79 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Lydia Crofoot Hoyt (1757-1797). Sons William, James, Gorham, and daughters Rachel, Susanna, Lydia, and Mary with Lydia. Married to Anna Jackson Hoyt. Daughters Anna and Ruth with Anna. UNIT: Captain Jonathan Bell’s Company, 9th Connecticut Regiment; OctoberContinue reading “PRIVATE WILLIAM HOYT”
PRIVATE JESSE BEDIENT
DOB/DOD: January 13, 1745 (Wilton, CT) – March 1, 1821 (Norwalk, CT); 76 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Sarah Whitney on November 25, 1772 in Wilton, CTCHILDREN: No children UNIT: 7th Military Company, 9th Connecticut Regiment, commanded by Lt Col John Mead; August – September 1776 Buried in Town House Hill Cemetery, 2 East WallContinue reading “PRIVATE JESSE BEDIENT”
Honor Norwalk CT veterans 