December 20, 1920 (Bangor, ME) – March 18, 1979 (Phoenix, AZ); 58 years oldMarried to Naomi Becker Wallace (1924-2010) on September 28, 1944 in MaineChildren are Neal (1945-1986), and Lee (?), and Steven (?). Local address: 9 Douglas DriveEnlisted on July 1, 1942Serial number 11043187Unit: unknown Born to Joseph Wallace (1883-1938) and Annie Sagarin WallaceContinue reading “TECHNICAL SERGEANT SIDNEY DAVID WALLACE; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”
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SERGEANT FREDERICK DEFINIS; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE
March 21, 1924 (Brooklyn, NY) – January 18, 2013 (Norwalk, CT); 88 years oldMarried to Anne Perniciaro (1929-2001) on April 3, 1948 in Stamford, ConnecticutDaughter Ann Marie Definis Dustin (1953-2018), and one son, Frederick (1950-).Last local address: 14 Neptune Avenue, South NorwalkEnlisted on November 24, 1942Serial number 11102777Unit: 95th Bomb Group, 336th Bomb Squadron HeldContinue reading “SERGEANT FREDERICK DEFINIS; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”
SECOND LIEUTENANT MILTON STEUER; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE
February 15, 1918 (New York, NY) – January 2, 1944; 26 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: 26 Fairfield AvenueEnlisted on February 14, 1941Service number: O-803113 (as an officer) 32006967 (as enlisted)Unit: Air Transport Command Born to Nathan “Nat” O. (1895-1973) [born in Austria] and Diana Deutsch Steuer (1898-1995) [born in Russia]. Brother Bernard “Buddy” (1922-1935). FromContinue reading “SECOND LIEUTENANT MILTON STEUER; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”
SECOND LIEUTENANT JOSEPH WILLIAM KISKA; ARMY AIR FORCE
October 5, 1920 (Norwalk, CT) – August 28, 2012 (Norwalk, CT); 91 years oldMarried to Marian Tomasian on May 27, 1942 in NorwalkLived at 12 Cleveland Terrace prior to enlistingEnlisted September 18, 1942Serial number O-816742Unit: 96th Bomb Group, 339th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) Received the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart Medal. Co-pilot of B17G tailContinue reading “SECOND LIEUTENANT JOSEPH WILLIAM KISKA; ARMY AIR FORCE”
STAFF SERGEANT HAROLD CHARLES VAN NESS (VANESSE); U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE
August 22, 1918 (Rockville, CT) – January 11, 1943; 24 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: 104 South Main Street, South Norwalk Service number: 11033044Unit: 375th Bomber Group (Heavy), 514th Bomber Squadron Born to Delfasse (1851-?) and Daisy Avery Vanesse (1888-?). Brothers Ellery James (1916-1998) and William (1905-2001). Sisters, Alice P. Vanesse Gerstenlauer (1908-1998), Dorothy L. Vanesse MolinaroContinue reading “STAFF SERGEANT HAROLD CHARLES VAN NESS (VANESSE); U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”
STAFF SERGEANT ROBERT PAUL VALENTIK; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE
August 25, 1921 (Norwalk, CT) – February 4, 1944; 22 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: 25 Seaview Avenue, East NorwalkEnlisted on July 3, 1942Service number: 31142791Unit: 100th Bomber Group (Heavy), 418th Bomber SquadronMissing in action (MIA); at sea Born to Paul (1899-1994) and Elizabeth Akos Valentik (1899-1972). One sister, Delores E. Valentik Kerekes (1928-2014). Awarded theContinue reading “STAFF SERGEANT ROBERT PAUL VALENTIK; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”
STAFF SERGEANT MARTIN FRANCIS TROY; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE
April 12, 1912 (Norwalk, CT) – June 30, 1944; 22 years oldMarried Gracie Merrill Sugden (1914-1965) on July 31, 1936, in Pound Ridge, NYLast local address: 32 Harbor Ave, NorwalkEnlisted on February 2, 1943Unit: 460th Bomber Group (Heavy), 760th Bomber Squadron Born to John L. Sr. (1875-1959) and Myra A. Meader Troy (1878-1938). Brothers JosephContinue reading “STAFF SERGEANT MARTIN FRANCIS TROY; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”
FIRST LIEUTENANT JOSEPH EDWARD TIERNEY; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE
August 11, 1924 (Norwalk, CT) – June 6, 1945; 20 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: 21 ½ Merwin Street, NorwalkService number: O-2065855Unit: 90th Bomber Group (Heavy), 400th Bomber SquadronMissing In Action (MIA) Born to John L. Sr. (1875-1959) and Myra A. Meader Troy (1878-1938). Brothers Joseph (1899-1986) and John L. Jr. (1910-1983). Sisters, Marie Troy MoriartyContinue reading “FIRST LIEUTENANT JOSEPH EDWARD TIERNEY; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”
FIRST LIEUTENANT RICHARD HAROLD SPERRY; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE
December 31, 1914 (Westport, CT) – January 11, 1944; 29 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: 30 Cove Avenue, East NorwalkEnlisted on December 18, 1941Service number: O-791153Unit: 92nd Bomber Group (Heavy), 326th Bomber Squadron Awarded the Air Medal (2 times) and Purple Heart Medal. Norwalk High School Class of ’32 Shot down over Germany while on aContinue reading “FIRST LIEUTENANT RICHARD HAROLD SPERRY; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”
SECOND LIEUTENANT NORMAN SOLOMON; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE
February 21, 1924 (New York, NY) – July 12, 1945; 21 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: 3 Lakeview Drive, NorwalkEnlisted on December 2, 1942Service number O-708948Unit: 462nd Bomber Group (Very Heavy), 770th Bomber Squadron Born to Max (1892-1948) and Goldie E. Klein Solomon (1906-1986). One sister, Claire H. Solomon MacKenzie (1926-1997). One brother, Abraham (1932-1989). AwardedContinue reading “SECOND LIEUTENANT NORMAN SOLOMON; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”
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