DOB/DOD: November 28, 1914 (Stamford, CT) – December 7, 1941; 27 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: Stanley Road, Glenbrook (Stamford)ENLISTMENT: July 17, 1940SERVICE NUMBER: O-095975SHIP ASSIGNED TO: USS Arizona (BB-39) FAMILY: Born to William O’Neill (1889-1957) and Lillian Ross O’Neill (1892-1975). William was their only child. DECORATIONS: Received the Purple Heart Medal. In the articleContinue reading “ENSIGN WILLIAM THOMAS O’NEILL JR.; U.S. NAVY”
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SEAMAN FIRST CLASS JOHN KALLERVO LUNTTA; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: December 27, 1921 (Collinsville, CT) – December 7, 1941; 19 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 330 East Hill Road, Canton (Collinsville)ENLISTMENT: December 27, 1939SERVICE NUMBER: 2072507SHIP ASSIGNED TO: USS Nevada (BB-36) FAMILY: Born to John Einar Luntta (1886-1948) and Wendla J. Kovanen Luntta (1890-1941), both born in Finland. Brothers Elmer (1912-1979), Hans (1919-2008), andContinue reading “SEAMAN FIRST CLASS JOHN KALLERVO LUNTTA; U.S. NAVY”
COXSWAIN HENRY ALEXANDER LANOUETTE; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: June 28, 1919 (Wallingford, CT) – December 7, 1941; 22 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 135 Prince Street, WallingfordENLISTMENT: October 18, 1937SERVICE NUMBER: 2072110SHIP ASSIGNED TO: USS Arizona (BB-39) FAMILY: Born to Henry Alexander (1885-1939) and Edda Anthony Lanouette (1886-1947). Three sisters, Florence E. Lanouette Fish (1910-1999), Margaret Lanouette Sova (1912-1942) and Edda M.Continue reading “COXSWAIN HENRY ALEXANDER LANOUETTE; U.S. NAVY”
PRIVATE PAUL MORRIS JOHNSON, U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: October 8, 1922 (Waterbury, CT) – December 8, 1941; 19 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 114 Greenwood Avenue, WaterburyENLISTMENT: April 23, 1941SERVICE NUMBER: 11010756UNIT: Battery E, 64th Coast Artillery Corps; Fort Shafter, Hawaii FAMILY: Born to Henry Johnson (1889-1960) and Bertha Fannick Johnson (1900-1973). One half-brother, Alvin (1914-1990), one brother, David (1928-?), one half-sister,Continue reading “PRIVATE PAUL MORRIS JOHNSON, U.S. ARMY”
SERGEANT VINCENT JOSEPH HORAN; U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS
DOB/DOD: April 2, 1921 (Stamford, CT) – December 7, 1941; 20 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 93 Glenbrook Road, Stamford (1940 census)ENLISTMENT: July 27, 1939SERVICE NUMBER: 6148539UNIT: 78th Pursuit Squadron, Wheeler Field FAMILY: Born to Timothy (1893-1948) and Elizabeth T. Bender Horan (1895-1985). Father, Timothy, was a World War One veteran. Three brothers, Francis (1928-1981),Continue reading “SERGEANT VINCENT JOSEPH HORAN; U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS”
ENSIGN EDWARD WEBB GOSSELIN; U.S. NAVY
May 1, 1917 (Hamden, CT) – December 7, 1941; 24 years oldUnmarriedHometown listed as Joliet, Illinois on December 7, 1941, however, he was born in Connecticut and attended Yale University in New Haven, ConnecticutEnlisted on September 30, 1940; Commissioned March 14, 1941Service number O-097031USS Arizona (BB-39) Born to Edward Gosselin (1893-1978) and Florilla Webb GosselinContinue reading “ENSIGN EDWARD WEBB GOSSELIN; U.S. NAVY”
STOREKEEPER THIRD CLASS HARRY LUDWIG “BUD” CARLSON; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: May 23, 1921 (Norwich, CT) – December 7, 1941; 20 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 16 St. Regis Avenue, NorwichENLISTMENT: October 16, 1939SERVICE NUMBER: 2072034SHIP ASSIGNED TO: USS Arizona (BB-39) FAMILY: Born to Cornelius (1894-1983) and Agnes Myesky Carlson (1902-1980). One brother, Raymond (1918-2011), and one sister, Joyce O. Carlson Johannessen (1931-2015). DECORATIONS: ReceivedContinue reading “STOREKEEPER THIRD CLASS HARRY LUDWIG “BUD” CARLSON; U.S. NAVY”
LIEUTENANT JUNIOR GRADE ERIC ALLEN JR.; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: July 22, 1916 (Massachusetts) – December 8, 1941; 26 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: Noroton Avenue, Noroton Heights, DarienENLISTMENT: Commissioned upon graduation from the Naval Academy in June 1938SHIP ASSIGNED TO: USS Enterprise (CV-6), Fighter Squadron Six FAMILY: Born to Eric Allen [Navy veteran] (1880-1951) and Sarah Rogers Allen (1883-1940). Two brothers, James [NavyContinue reading “LIEUTENANT JUNIOR GRADE ERIC ALLEN JR.; U.S. NAVY”
Why?
Some have asked me, “why spend all that time researching deceased veterans?” To me, the question answers itself. These are the stories of the life and service of those with ties to Norwalk who made the ultimate sacrifice as a result of service to the country during wartime service. It’s critical we know more aboutContinue reading “Why?”
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