Once in a while, I’ll find a good subject to write about. Today’s subject is the OTHER combat cameraman who captured the famous flag raising on the island of Iwo Jima. Everyone knows, or should know, the still photograph that Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal took. The unsung hero who filmed it was: SERGEANT WILLIAMContinue reading “An unsung hero at the Battle of Iwo Jima”
Category Archives: WWII
STAFF SERGEANT HOWARD LESLIE QUICK; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: October 24, 1916 (Norwalk, CT) – January 29, 2011 (Southbury, CT); 94 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Elizabeth Lindblom (1920-1984) on August 6, 1949, in Norwalk, CTCHILDREN: Two daughters, Elaine M. Quick Zarcone (1952-) and Patricia Quick (1956-). LOCAL ADDRESS: 25 St. John Street (house no longer there)ENLISTMENT: January 19, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: 31040633DISCHARGE: December 4,Continue reading “STAFF SERGEANT HOWARD LESLIE QUICK; U.S. ARMY”
ARTHUR WILLIAM TYRRELL JR.
DOB/DOD: January 29, 1906 (Connecticut) – January 19, 1942; 35 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 17 Franklin Street, NorwalkMILITARY SERVICE: None, but he is on the WWII plaque in Norwalk FAMILY: Born to Arthur Sr. (1886-1966) and Martha Buchta Tyrrell (1885-1983). Three sisters, Jessie F. Tyrrell Osborn (1907-1982), Elynor Tyrrell Bennett (1917-1995), and Vera TyrrellContinue reading “ARTHUR WILLIAM TYRRELL JR.”
PETTY OFFICER THIRD CLASS RICHARD WILLIAM AITKEN; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: December 14, 1905 (Stratford, CT) – January 23, 1943; 37 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Margaret K. Karcsmoros (1910-2008) on September 25, 1926, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The 1940 census showed Richard living with his mother and “D” for his marital status.CHILDREN: Two sons, Richard W. (1927-2006) and William J. (1930-1994).LOCAL ADDRESS: 128 East Avenue,Continue reading “PETTY OFFICER THIRD CLASS RICHARD WILLIAM AITKEN; U.S. NAVY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS MICHAEL “MICKEY” DROZD, SR.; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: September 1, 1914 (Wilkes-Barre, PA) – March 3, 1998 (Westport, CT); 83 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Anna Orban (1914-1990) on September 24, 1939 in Norwalk, CTCHILDREN: One daughter, Sandra Drozd Eyes (1948-1987). One son, Michael Jr. (1942-2017).LOCAL ADDRESS: 9 Olean Street and 64 Lincoln Avenue Extension, NorwalkENLISTMENT: August 4, 1944SERVICE NUMBER: 31412707DISCHARGE: November 1,Continue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS MICHAEL “MICKEY” DROZD, SR.; U.S. ARMY”
CAPTAIN LEONARD IRVING METELITS; U.S. MARINE CORPS
DOB/DOD: June 24, 1921 (Bronx, NY) – April 8, 1987 (Arlington, VA); 65 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Belle B. Gottlieb (1925-2008) on November 10, 1946 in Chicago, IllinoisCHILDREN: One daughter, Merle L. Metelits Shannon (1950-). One son, Joel B. (1951-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 46 Putnam Avenue and 44 Stonecrop RoadENLISTMENT: October 31, 1942DISCHARGE: February 16, 1946SERVICE NUMBER:Continue reading “CAPTAIN LEONARD IRVING METELITS; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JERRY PATRICK MARIANO; U.S. MARINE CORPS
DOB/DOD: December 19, 1920 (Greenwich, CT) – March 12, 2004 (Norwalk, CT); 83 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Helen S. Olszewski (1921-2010) on July 21, 1946, in Port Chester, NYCHILDREN: Two sons, Jerry P. Jr. (1950-) and Michael (1957-). One daughter, Patricia A. Mariano Santella (1947-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 227 Scribner Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: April 1, 1943DISCHARGE: February 5,Continue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JERRY PATRICK MARIANO; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
TEC 5 JOHN ALBERT ROWE, SR.; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: April 29, 1919 (Norwalk, CT) – December 4, 2001 (Stuart, FL); 82 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Evelyn M. Stein (1922-1994) on July 31, 1943 in Norwalk, CT — Evelyn’s father, Charles Stein, was also in the Yankee Division during WWI.CHILDREN: One daughter, Eileen M. Rowe Somok (1945-). One son, John A. Jr. (1947-) [U.S.Continue reading “TEC 5 JOHN ALBERT ROWE, SR.; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS EDWARD LAWRENCE MCSALLY JR.; U.S. MARINE CORPS
DOB/DOD: September 27, 1926 (Norwalk, CT) – December 18, 2007 (Bridgeport, CT); 81 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Dorothy Mandell (1930-2009) on July 19, 1958 in Norwalk, CTCHILDREN: One son, Michael (1968-). Three daughters, Jane McSally Mora (1959-), Janet McSally Courville (1960-), and Patricia A. (1964-). LOCAL ADDRESS: 20 Fairview Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: September 11, 1944DISCHARGE: JuneContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS EDWARD LAWRENCE MCSALLY JR.; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
CORPORAL ANTHONY CRISCI; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: May 28, 1925 (Brooklyn, NY) – May 15, 1983 (Blooming Grove, NY); 57 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Gloria Gisolfi (1931-2020) on October 1, 1949, in Norwalk, CTCHILDREN: Four sons, Ernest A. (1953-2003), twins Anthony L. & Arthur A. (1957-), and Christopher D. (1962-). One daughter, Alberta L. Crisci (1950-1994)LOCAL ADDRESS: 13 Walter Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT:Continue reading “CORPORAL ANTHONY CRISCI; U.S. ARMY”