April 2, 1898 (Norwalk, CT) – April 28, 1917; 19 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: 173 Ferris Avenue, NorwalkEnlisted April 8, 1917 (died 20 days later)Serial number 1051522USS North Carolina Second of seven children born to William Henry Smith Bloom (1876-1944) and Mary Matilda Butterfass Bloom (1875-1967). Two sisters, Viola (1896-1976) and Emily (1907-1991). Four brothers,Continue reading “SEAMAN APPRENTICE CHARLES HENRY BLOOM; U.S. NAVY”