August 7, 1914 (Norwalk, CT) – October 20, 2004 (Norwalk, CT)Married to the former Jennie Mietka who passed in 2018.Address when registered for draft: 78 Taylor Avenue, NorwalkEnlisted December 4, 1942Service number: 31272582Unit: 144th Infantry Division, 36th Infantry Regiment Born to Carmine “Charles” P. (1875-1943) and Mary G. Porta Vingo (1888-1974). Both parents were bornContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS EDWARD CARMINE VINGO; U.S. ARMY”
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SEAMAN FIRST CLASS JOSEPH JAMES SCAVO SR.; U.S. NAVY
May 26, 1923 (Carbondale, PA) –Lives in NorwalkEnlisted April 5, 1943Service number: 8074951 He is 97 years old! 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,Continue reading “SEAMAN FIRST CLASS JOSEPH JAMES SCAVO SR.; U.S. NAVY”
CORPORAL DAVID CHARLES SANBORN; U.S. MARINE CORPS
December 3, 1944 – presentMarried to Lynda Rowan (1942-?) on November 15, 1969 in Vernon, CTMarried Aldonna Janssen (1947-2018) on October 16, 1971 in Fairfield, CTChildren are twin sons Stephen and ScottLocal address: 5 Naromake AvenueEnlistment on August 17, 1965Unit: 1st Marine Division, 5th Regiment, 1st Battalion, Company B Wounded in Vietnam three times withinContinue reading “CORPORAL DAVID CHARLES SANBORN; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
STAFF SERGEANT JOSEPH CIRIGLIANO ROMANO; U.S. ARMY
October 13, 1925 (Carlstadt, NJ) – January 17, 2020 (Norwalk, CT)Married to Florence O’Brien RomanoLast address: 1 Woodchuck Court W; NorwalkSerial number: 4206970842ND INFANTRY DIVISION (RAINBOW) Also received the Bronze Star Medal. Wounded March 15, 1945. He was raised in Brooklyn, NY and lived most of his life in Norwalk. He joined the U.S. ArmyContinue reading “STAFF SERGEANT JOSEPH CIRIGLIANO ROMANO; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE LAWRENCE ROBERT ZEOLI; U.S. MARINE CORPS
February 8, 1923 (Brooklyn, NY) – May 21, 1945; 22 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: 12 Reynolds Street, NorwalkEnlisted on January 4, 1944Service number: 907199Unit: 6th Marine Division, 4th Marines, Company C Born to Pasquale (1893-1974) and Marie E. Vicidomini Zeoli (1896-1956). One brother, Alfred J. (1918-2006). One sister, Marguerite Zeoli Gajdosik (1921-2020). Awarded the PurpleContinue reading “PRIVATE LAWRENCE ROBERT ZEOLI; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
SERGEANT WILFRED FRANCIS WOOD; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE
October 13, 1921 (Norwalk, CT) – October 10, 1943; 21 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: 5 Hawkins Avenue, East NorwalkEnlisted April 6, 1942Service number: 31104593Unit: 451st Bomber Group, 726th Bomber Squadron (Fairmont AAB, Nebraska) Born to Charles R. Sr. (1892-1927) and Hazel R. La Croix Wood (1894-1985). One brother, Charles R. Jr. (1917-1999). Two sisters, ElsieContinue reading “SERGEANT WILFRED FRANCIS WOOD; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS EDWARD NORMAN WILSON JR.; U.S. ARMY
September 4, 1917 (Norwalk, CT) – February 21, 1945; 27 years oldMarried to MarionLast local address: 11 Fitch Street, East NorwalkEnlisted January 2, 1943Service number: 31277720Unit: Infantry Replacement Center, 4th Regiment, 14th Battalion, Company A Born to Edward M. Sr. (1878-1951) and Mary E. Dunne Wilson (1882-1956). Three sisters, Martha E. Wilson Zahn (1902-1996), RuthContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS EDWARD NORMAN WILSON JR.; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS EARL THOMAS WILSON; U.S. ARMY
December 6, 1923 (Norwalk, CT) – June 6, 1944; 20 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: 2 Wilbur Street, South NorwalkEnlisted October 20, 1942Service number: 11100763Unit: 82nd Airborne Division, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Battalion Born to Theodore (1903-1930) and Irene Horvath Wilson (1902-1986). Earl was their only child. Irene later married Louis Muoio (1989-1969). Awarded theContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS EARL THOMAS WILSON; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE BENJAMIN THOMAS WILLIAMS; U.S. MARINE CORPS
July 4, 1921 (Norwalk, CT) – May 11, 1945; 23 years oldMarried to the former Mary R. Drab (1924-1976) on August 15, 1940, in NorwalkChildren: Mary E. Williams Nussbickel (1940-), Richard T. (1942-2021), Kathleen Williams Maloney (1943-2010), and Jeanne (1945-).Last local address: Beverly Place, NorwalkService number 987575Unit: 1st Marine Division, 5th Marines Born to BenjaminContinue reading “PRIVATE BENJAMIN THOMAS WILLIAMS; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS PAUL WILMOT WILBUR; U.S. ARMY
March 15, 1924 (Norwalk, CT) – February 2, 1945; 23 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: 2 Woodbury Avenue, NorwalkEnlisted June 24, 1942Service number: 11072351Unit: 124th Cavalry Regiment, Mass Task Force, F Troop Born to Arthur E. (1896-1951) and Anna E. Reardon Wilbur [born in Canada] (1896-?). Two sisters, Barbara Wilbur Tanner (1928-1992) and Dawn J. WilburContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS PAUL WILMOT WILBUR; U.S. ARMY”
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