PRIVATE JAMES L. BRUNDAGE

Unknown DOB – August 14, 1862 (New Orleans, LA); unknown ageEnlisted on January 6, 1862 Mustered in January 8, 1862 Unit: 12th Infantry, Connecticut Volunteers, Company E Died on August 14, 1862 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Unknown cause. Buried in Chalmette National Cemetery, 8606 W St Bernard Hwy, Chalmette, Louisiana; Section 11, Grave 995. PhotoContinue reading “PRIVATE JAMES L. BRUNDAGE”

OFFICER MARCO TULIO CARIAS-SANCHEZ; NORWALK PD

DOB/DOD: September 12, 1955 (Tegucigalpa, Honduras) – March 20, 1982 (Danbury, CT); 26 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Gloria Carias (?-).CHILDREN: One daughter, Marisol (1980-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 11 Bedford Avenue, NorwalkMARINE CORPS ENLISTMENT: June 28, 1973MARINE CORPS DISCHARGE: July 1, 1977 From the Hartford Courant March 20, 1982 Norwalk police officer Marco Carias, 26, was pronouncedContinue reading “OFFICER MARCO TULIO CARIAS-SANCHEZ; NORWALK PD”

SERGEANT NICHOLAS PHILIP WALTER FERA; NORWALK PD

DOB/DOD: October 12, 1925 (New York) – July 9, 1971 (Norwalk, CT)MARITAL STATUS: Married Violet Pinto (1925-2010) on July 10, 1948, in New York City.CHILDREN: Three sons, Nicholas A. (1950-2024), Gary M. (1952-), and Randy A. (1953-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 6 Creeping Hemlock Drive, NorwalkARMY SERVICE: Enlisted in the Army Air Corps on December 14, 1943ARMY SERVICEContinue reading “SERGEANT NICHOLAS PHILIP WALTER FERA; NORWALK PD”

OFFICER SHERRALD HARRY GORTON; NORWALK PD

DOB/DOD: June 25, 1925 (Buffalo, NY) – June 20, 1962 (Norwalk, CT); 36 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Margaret “Peggy” Julia Cordo (1922-2004)CHILDREN: Two daughters, Sherrill Barbara Gorton (1948-2003) and Jacquelyn Gorton Carr Sanford (1953-). Two sons, Richard D’Amato (1941-) and Ralph Gorton (1955-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 200 Suncrest Road, Norwalk FAMILY: Born to Sherrald (1901-1949) and EleanorContinue reading “OFFICER SHERRALD HARRY GORTON; NORWALK PD”

SERGEANT FRANK SHERWOOD STRATTON; NORWALK PD

DOB/DOD: May ?, 1864 (Bridgeport, CT) – October 14, 1930; 64 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Elizabeth Elliot (1865-1942) in 1885CHILDREN: Four daughters, Mabel Stratton Carnegie (1888-1966), Inez Stratton Newbauer (1895-1988), Hazel Stratton Tomasetta (1899-1967), and Lavinia Stratton Starr Clark (1904-1995). Two sons, Raymond (1886-1964) and Everett (1896-1972).LOCAL ADDRESS: 49 Gregory Boulevard FAMILY: Born toContinue reading “SERGEANT FRANK SHERWOOD STRATTON; NORWALK PD”

FIREMAN GEORGE DAVID NASH; NORWALK FD

DOB/DOD: May 9, 1901 (Norwalk, CT) – February 2, 1961 (Norwalk, CT)MARITAL STATUS: Married to Elizabeth Lassu Nash (1902-1975) on June 9, 1922, in NorwalkCHILDREN: One son, Donald (1923-1987)LOCAL ADDRESS: 3 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Norwalk FAMILY: Born to Samuel H. (1865-1922) and Augusta M. “Gussie” Taylor Nash (1878-1923). No siblings. From Norwalk Hour, February 10,Continue reading “FIREMAN GEORGE DAVID NASH; NORWALK FD”

CORPORAL ROBERT MELVILLE YOUNG; U.S. ARMY

June 1, 1918 (Norwalk, CT) – December 15, 1979; 61 years oldMarried to Marie Erickson (1921-2004) on January 26, 1946 in Norwalk One daughter, Ellen M. Young Therrien (1947-).Local address when entering service: 22 Lawrence StreetEnlisted on June 17, 1940Service number: 6150710Unit: 1st Infantry Division, 32nd Field Artillery Battalion, Battery A Born to Albert (1892-1960)Continue reading “CORPORAL ROBERT MELVILLE YOUNG; U.S. ARMY”

STAFF SERGEANT EDWARD LOUIS WARGO; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: March 20, 1917 (Norwalk, CT) – September 3, 1995 (Norwalk, CT)MARITAL STATUS: Married to Betty Ross Wilson (1925-2008) on August 31, 1946 in Pawling, NYCHILDREN: Three daughters, Frances “Pinky” Wargo Denzel (1947-), Catherine “Kitty” Wargo Koger (1950-), and Patricia Wargo Burr (1964-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 272 East Avenue, East NorwalkENLISTMENT: May 12, 1943SERVICE NUMBER: 31333881UNIT: CompanyContinue reading “STAFF SERGEANT EDWARD LOUIS WARGO; U.S. ARMY”

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS EDWARD CARMINE VINGO; U.S. ARMY

August 7, 1914 (Norwalk, CT) – October 20, 2004 (Norwalk, CT)Married to the former Jonka “Jennie/Jean” Mientka (1923-2018).Four sons, Lewis E. (1946-), Robert A. (1947-), Patrick E. (1952-), and Jeffrey A. (1952-).One daughter, Marta J. (1956-2009).Address when registered for the draft: 78 Taylor Avenue, NorwalkEnlisted December 4, 1942Service number: 31272582Unit: 144th Infantry Division, 36th InfantryContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS EDWARD CARMINE VINGO; U.S. ARMY”

SEAMAN FIRST CLASS JOSEPH JAMES SCAVO SR.; U.S. NAVY

May 26, 1923 (Carbondale, PA) – October 5, 2020; 97 years oldEnlisted April 5, 1943Service number: 8074951 Wounded on October 22,1944, on the Island of Leyte, Philippines. While unloading supplies and troops his LST 704 was attacked from the air and from artillery from the shore. He was told to man his battle station, whichContinue reading “SEAMAN FIRST CLASS JOSEPH JAMES SCAVO SR.; U.S. NAVY”