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”
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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”
CORPORAL DAVID CHARLES SANBORN; U.S. MARINE CORPS
DOB/DOD: December 3, 1944 (Easton, MD) – presentMARITAL STATUS: Married Aldonna Janssen (1947-2018) on October 16, 1971, in Fairfield, CT.CHILDREN: Twin sons Stephen and ScottLOCAL ADDRESS: 5 Naromake Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: August 17, 1965UNIT: Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment, 1st Marine Division FAMILY: Born to Charles Taylor (1911-2000) and Philippa Bainbridge Sanborn (1917-2007). One brother,Continue reading “CORPORAL DAVID CHARLES SANBORN; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
STAFF SERGEANT JOSEPH CIRIGLIANO ROMANO; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: October 13, 1925 (Carlstadt, NJ) – January 17, 2020 (Norwalk, CT)MARITAL STATUS: Married Florence O’Brien (1928-2021) on December 16, 1950, in New York CityLAST ADDRESS: 1 Woodchuck Court W; NorwalkSERVICE NUMBER: 42069708UNIT: 42nd Infantry Division (the Rainbow Division) FAMILY: Born to Ernest P.C. Romano [Army/WWI veteran] (1896-1977) and Gilda Battista Romano [later Fecarotta] (1897-1984).Continue reading “STAFF SERGEANT JOSEPH CIRIGLIANO ROMANO; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE LAWRENCE ROBERT ZEOLI; U.S. MARINE CORPS
DOB/DOD: February 8, 1923 (Brooklyn, NY) – May 21, 1945; 22 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 12 Reynolds Street, NorwalkENLISTMENT: January 4, 1944SERVICE NUMBER: 907199UNIT: Company C, 4th Marines, 6th Marine Division FAMILY: 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). DECORATIONS:Continue reading “PRIVATE LAWRENCE ROBERT ZEOLI; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
SERGEANT WILFRED FRANCIS WOOD; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE
DOB/DOD: October 13, 1921 (Norwalk, CT) – October 10, 1943; 21 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 5 Hawkins AvenueENLISTMENT: April 6, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: 31104593UNIT: 726th Bomber Squadron, 451st Bomber Group, Fairmont Army Air Base, Nebraska FAMILY: Born to Charles R. Sr. (1892-1927) and Hazel R. La Croix Wood (1894-1985). One brother, Charles R. Jr. (1917-1999).Continue reading “SERGEANT WILFRED FRANCIS WOOD; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS EDWARD NORMAN WILSON JR.; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: September 4, 1917 (Norwalk, CT) – February 21, 1945; 27 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Marion. Her maiden name is unknown.LOCAL ADDRESS: 11 Fitch Street, East NorwalkENLISTMENT: January 2, 1943SERVICE NUMBER: 31277720UNIT: Company A, 14th Battalion, 4th Regiment, Infantry Replacement Center FAMILY: Born to Edward M. Sr. (1878-1951) and Mary E. Dunne Wilson (1882-1956).Continue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS EDWARD NORMAN WILSON JR.; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS EARL THOMAS WILSON; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: December 6, 1923 (Norwalk, CT) – June 6, 1944; 20 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 2 Wilbur Street, South NorwalkENLISTMENT: October 20, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: 11100763UNIT: 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division FAMILY: Born to Theodore (1903-1930) and Irene Horvath Wilson (1902-1986). Earl was their only child. Irene later married Louis MuoioContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS EARL THOMAS WILSON; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE BENJAMIN THOMAS WILLIAMS; U.S. MARINE CORPS
DOB/DOD: July 4, 1921 (Norwalk, CT) – May 11, 1945; 23 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Mary R. Drab (1923-1976) on August 15, 1940, in NorwalkCHILDREN: Mary E. Williams Nussbickel (1940-), Richard T. (1942-2021), Kathleen Williams Maloney (1943-2010), and Jeanne (1945-).LOCAL ADDRESS: Beverly Place, NorwalkENLISTMENT: June 5, 1944SERVICE NUMBER: 987575UNIT: 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division FAMILY:Continue reading “PRIVATE BENJAMIN THOMAS WILLIAMS; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS PAUL WILMOT WILBUR; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: March 15, 1924 (Norwalk, CT) – February 2, 1945; 23 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 2 Woodbury AvenueENLISTMENT: June 24, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: 11072351UNIT: F Troop, Mass Task Force, 124th Cavalry Regiment FAMILY: Born to Arthur E. (1896-1951) and Anna E. Reardon Wilbur [born in Canada] (1896-1959). Two sisters, Barbara Wilbur Tanner (1928-1992) and DawnContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS PAUL WILMOT WILBUR; U.S. ARMY”