DOB/DOD: April 7, 1892 (Norwalk, CT) – December 26, 1975 (Youngstown, OH); 83 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Dr. Joseph Paul Harvey Sr. of Pennsylvania on February 3, 1921CHILDREN: Two sons, Joseph P. Jr. [1922-2010] and John C. [1923-2017].LOCAL ADDRESS: St. John Street, Norwalk [1910 census] FAMILY: Born to Patrick J. [1861-1929] and Catherine “Kate” RyanContinue reading “MARY JUSTINIAN “MINNIE” COLLINS; ARMY NURSE CORPS”
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WILLIAMINA CHALMERS; ARMY NURSE CORPS
DOB/DOD: January 16, 1894 (Norwalk, CT) – May 23, 1980 (Meriden, CT); 86 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Franklin H. Smith [1887-1977] on November 20, 1920, in New York CityLOCAL ADDRESS: 11 Hanford Place, South Norwalk FAMILY: Born to William [1861-?] and Jean Wynter Chalmers [1865-1948]. One sister, Jean E. Chalmers Hooker [1887-1959]. SERVICE DATES: CalledContinue reading “WILLIAMINA CHALMERS; ARMY NURSE CORPS”
MARY ELIZABETH “MAE” CAVANAUGH; ARMY NURSE CORPS
DOB/DOD: November 13, 1897 (Norwalk, CT) – April 1, 1983 (Alexandria, VA); 85 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Robert A. Bowman Sr. [1890-1965] on October 24, 1931CHILDREN: Stepson Robert A. Jr. [1916-2001]LOCAL ADDRESS: 45 Spring Hill Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut FAMILY: Born to James J. [1871-1927] and Margaret Reilley Cavanaugh [1878-1905]. One brother, James G. [1899-1966]. SERVICEContinue reading “MARY ELIZABETH “MAE” CAVANAUGH; ARMY NURSE CORPS”
MARY GENEVIEVE CALLAHAN; ARMY NURSE CORPS
DOB/DOD: May 24, 1892 (Norwalk, CT) – August 4, 1932 (New York, NY); 40 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: West Rocks Road, Norwalk, Connecticut FAMILY: Born to Dennis Sr. [1860-1939] and Ellen Sheehan Callahan [1865-1922]. Six brothers, John H. [1894-1970], Jerimiah [1894-1982], William C. [1897-1947], Daniel [1903-1949], Dennis Jr. [1903-1950], and Leo [1904-1967]. Three sisters,Continue reading “MARY GENEVIEVE CALLAHAN; ARMY NURSE CORPS”
MARY BISSELL BETTS; ARMY NURSE CORPS
DOB/DOD: March 30, 1888 (Pueblo, CO) – September 4, 1926 (Saranac Lake, NY); 38 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Dr. Edward Newman Packard [1883-1968] on November 29, 1919, in New York City.CHILDREN: One son, Dr. John M. [1920-2013]. Two daughters, Mary B. Packard Reely [1925-2004] and Anne Packard Ladd [1922-2009].LOCAL ADDRESS: 115 East Avenue, Norwalk, ConnecticutContinue reading “MARY BISSELL BETTS; ARMY NURSE CORPS”
HAZEL JOYCELYN BALL; ARMY NURSE CORPS
DOB/DOD: April 16, 1894 (Jackson Heights, New York City) – July 25, 1964 (Rhinebeck, NY); 70 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 9 Strawberry Hill Avenue and 6 Harriet Street, Norwalk, Connecticut FAMILY: Born to Winfield S. [1870-1906] and Margaret Mortimer Ball [1871-1932]. Two sisters, Ethel [1897-1905] and Alida E. Ball Wilson [1903-1991]. SERVICE DATES: CalledContinue reading “HAZEL JOYCELYN BALL; ARMY NURSE 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”
STAFF SERGEANT FREDERICK “TED” BALLOU NESTLER; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: March 31, 1925 (New York City, NY) – February 21, 2004 (Norwalk, CT); 78 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Jane D. Ford (1927-) on June 26, 1953, in Norwalk, CT. Jane Ford is the sister of Hobart Ford, who was killed during WWII. CHILDREN: One son, Peter (1955-). One daughter, Lauralee L. Nestler Gedney (1957-).MARRIAGEContinue reading “STAFF SERGEANT FREDERICK “TED” BALLOU NESTLER; 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”
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”
Honor Norwalk CT veterans 