TECHNICIAN GRADE 4 DOMINICK JOSEPH ANDRONACO; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: November 11, 1918 (Norwalk, CT) – January 21, 1969 (Danbury, CT); 50 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Marion Collins Andronaco (1920-1996) on August 23, 1941, in NorwalkCHILDREN: One son, Michael (1961-). Three daughters, Ellen Andronaco Ford (1947-), Wendy Andronaco Cruikshank (1948-), and Nancy Andronaco Johnson (1954-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 374 Highland Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: January 19, 1942SERVICE NUMBER:Continue reading “TECHNICIAN GRADE 4 DOMINICK JOSEPH ANDRONACO; U.S. ARMY”

TECHNICAL SERGEANT WALTER GILBERT SMITH; U.S. ARMY

April 14, 1924 (Norwalk, CT) – April 5, 1995 (Barefoot Bay, FL); 70 years oldMarried to Stephania Skoczylas (1917-2003) on April 30, 1949, in New Canaan, CTTwo sons, Robert and William.Last local address: 55 Belden Avenue and 29 Saddle RoadEnlisted on April 15, 1942 (one day after his 18th birthday)Serial number 11066119Unit: 1st Infantry Division,Continue reading “TECHNICAL SERGEANT WALTER GILBERT SMITH; U.S. ARMY”

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS FRANK DAVID FALASCA; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: June 21, 1921 (Norwalk, CT) – May 10, 2007 (Okaloosa County, FL); 87 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Grace Elizabeth Lucskay (1920-1985) on March 17, 1943 in Norwalk, CTCHILDREN: Two children, Richard (1946-2016) and Bonnie Lou Falasca Gavaghan (1952-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 8 Naramake Avenue and 36 Chatham Drive, NorwalkENLISTMENT: October 3, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: 31193073UNIT: MedicalContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS FRANK DAVID FALASCA; U.S. ARMY”

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS FERDINAND POTE; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: March 28, 1915 (Jeannette, PA) – July 11, 2005 (Norwalk, CT); 90 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Virginia Moscariello Pote (1923-2008) on May 13, 1944 in Norwalk.CHILDREN: Three sons, Fred (1946-), John (1947-2004), and Vincent (1954-2019).LOCAL ADDRESS: 40 Spring Street, Norwalk, and 7 Chestnut Hill RoadENLISTMENT: June 3, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: 31123777UNIT: Company E, 2ndContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS FERDINAND POTE; U.S. ARMY”

PRIVATE SAMUEL CHARLES POLLEY, U.S. ARMY

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”

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”

TEC 5 ANTHONY CLEMENS STEMPIEN JR., U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: July 23, 1925 (Pemberwich, NY) – July 2, 2004 (Norwalk, CT); 78 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Mabel Travis (1930-2002) of Port Chester, New York, in 1950.CHILDREN: Two sons, Richard (1954-) and Jeffrey [Army veteran] (1955-2016). One daughter, Jane Stempien Pulitano (1959-).LOCAL ADDRESS: High View Road, Glenville, CTENLISTMENT: Inducted on October 4, 1943, andContinue reading “TEC 5 ANTHONY CLEMENS STEMPIEN JR., U.S. ARMY”

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS VENAIRO JOHN UCCELLINI; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: August 27, 1919 (Brooklyn, NY) – January 31, 2003 (Westport, CT); 83 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Jeanette Brundage (1914-1980) on June 27, 1947, in Norwalk, CTCHILDREN: One stepdaughter, Jean Fontaine (?-?).LOCAL ADDRESS: 72 Grumman Avenue and 290 Main Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: September 8, 1941DISCHARGE: September 28, 1945SERVICE NUMBER: 31052114UNIT: 28th Infantry Division FAMILY: Born toContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS VENAIRO JOHN UCCELLINI; U.S. ARMY”

PRIVATE NICHOLAS MICHAEL RUSSO; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: April 7, 1924 (Norwalk, CT) – October 14, 1998 (Norwalk, CT); 74 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Joan Beardsley on April 19, 1952, in Norwalk, CTLOCAL ADDRESS: 23 River Street, NorwalkENLISTMENT: UnknownSERVICE NUMBER: 31336854UNIT: Chemical Warfare Service FAMILY: Born to Anthony (1898-1944) and Mirandola Lucarelli Russo (1899-1987). Two brothers, Albert J. (1926-2005) and Vincent J.Continue reading “PRIVATE NICHOLAS MICHAEL RUSSO; U.S. ARMY”

PRIVATE ARTHUR ASHLEY RUSSELL; U.S. ARMY

August 27, 1924 (Ormskirk, England) – November 5, 1980 (Fort Sam Houston, TX); 56 years oldMarried to Irene Eva Maria Rathske (1925-2013)Local address: 115 Washington Street, South NorwalkEnlisted on March 9, 1943. Served until December 17, 1972.Serial number 32867932Served for 29 years during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Held in German POW camp Stalag 2B HammersteinContinue reading “PRIVATE ARTHUR ASHLEY RUSSELL; U.S. ARMY”