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CORPORAL ANTHONY CRISCI; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: May 28, 1925 (Brooklyn, NY) – May 15, 1983 (Blooming Grove, NY); 57 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Gloria Gisolfi (1931-2020) on October 1, 1949, in Norwalk, CTCHILDREN: Four sons, Ernest A. (1953-2003), twins Anthony L. & Arthur A. (1957-), and Christopher D. (1962-). One daughter, Alberta L. Crisci (1950-1994)LOCAL ADDRESS: 13 Walter Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT:Continue reading “CORPORAL ANTHONY CRISCI; U.S. ARMY”

SERGEANT ALLAN WHITNEY TROWBRIDGE; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: January 7, 1920 (New Haven, CT) – May 16, 1971 (Norwalk, CT); 51 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Mildred Cushman Rowland (1921-2012) on December 19, 1943, in Norwalk, CTCHILDREN: Three sons, Allan W. (1946-2022), Scott R. (1950-), and Wayne D. (1957-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 61 Cove Ave and 2 Fourth StreetENLISTMENT: November 17, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: 31250560UNIT: CompanyContinue reading “SERGEANT ALLAN WHITNEY TROWBRIDGE; U.S. ARMY”

STAFF SERGEANT FREDERICK “TED” BALLOU NESTLER; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: March 31, 1925 (New York City, NY) – February 21, 2004 (Norwalk, CT); 78 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Jane D. Ford (1927-) on June 26, 1953, in Norwalk, CT. Jane Ford is the sister of Hobart Ford, who was killed during WWII. CHILDREN: One son, Peter (1955-). One daughter, Lauralee L. Nestler Gedney (1957-).MARRIAGEContinue reading “STAFF SERGEANT FREDERICK “TED” BALLOU NESTLER; U.S. ARMY”

CORPORAL CHARLES WILLIAM RICHMOND; U.S. MARINE CORPS

DOB/DOD: December 24, 1925 (Norwalk, CT) – July 14, 2003 (Agawam, MA); 77 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Pauline Lippolis (1929-2014) on September 17, 1949 in Norwalk, CTCHILDREN: Two sons, William C. (1962-) and David J. (1966-). Two daughters, Anne J. Richmond Wright (1956-) and Patricia M. (1958-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 3 McKendry Court, Rowayton, and 5 WilliamContinue reading “CORPORAL CHARLES WILLIAM RICHMOND; U.S. MARINE CORPS”

FIREMAN 2ND CLASS RUSSELL ELIHU RISING; U.S. NAVY

DOB/DOD: April 3, 1919 (Norwalk, CT) – May 21, 2000 (Port St. Lucie, FL); 79 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Gladys E. Thoele (1920-2011) on June 7, 1941, in Norwalk, CTCHILDREN: Two sons, David (1942-), and Douglas M. (1943-). Three daughters, Linda Rising Trottier (1946-), Bonnie Rising Boaz (1948-), and Sheryl Rising Skidd (1954-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 13Continue reading “FIREMAN 2ND CLASS RUSSELL ELIHU RISING; U.S. NAVY”

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS RALPH JOHN TAVELLA; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: September 16, 1916 (Norwalk, CT) – July 28, 1999 (Dayton, OH); 82 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Carmela M. Fabrizio (1921-1995) on April 26, 1941, in Norwalk, CTCHILDREN: One son, Richard A. (1944-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 9 Godfrey Street, NorwalkENLISTMENT: January 3, 1944DISCHARGE: September 8, 1845SERVICE NUMBER: 31409152UNIT: 5th Infantry Division FAMILY: Born to Joseph (1891-1984) andContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS RALPH JOHN TAVELLA; U.S. ARMY”

STAFF SERGEANT JAMES JOSEPH REED, SR.; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE

DOB/DOD: March 19, 1925 (Norwalk, CT) – August 17, 1992 (Norwalk, CT); 67 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Mildred D’Orso (1926-2005) on October 4, 1947, in Norwalk, CT CHILDREN: Two sons, James J. Jr. (1950-) and David (1951-). Two daughters, Barbara Reed Bruce (1954-) and Susan Reed Peden (1961-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 21 First Street, 14 Lawrence Street,Continue reading “STAFF SERGEANT JAMES JOSEPH REED, SR.; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”

CORPORAL CHARLES AUGUST MATTHIAS; U.S. ARMY

May 20, 1895 (Greens Farms, Westport, CT) – April 11, 1918 (France); 22 years oldUnmarriedLived on Greens Farms Road in Westport prior to the serviceEnlisted on September 7, 1917Assigned to Company H, 304th Infantry, until September 18, 1917Assigned to Company E, 102nd Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division, until his deathPromoted to Private First Class onContinue reading “CORPORAL CHARLES AUGUST MATTHIAS; U.S. ARMY”

STAFF SERGEANT RUSSELL ANTHONY KELLY; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: October 23, 1923 (New York, NY) – October 27, 1998 (Rocky Hill, CT); 75 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Claire A. Szalai (1936-1993) on May 23, 1959 in Norwalk. Married Constance J. Church (1942-2011) on May 26, 1973 in Darien, CT. Divorced in 1978. CHILDREN: Five sons, Russell “Rusty” A. III (1960-), Brendan J. (1961-),Continue reading “STAFF SERGEANT RUSSELL ANTHONY KELLY; U.S. ARMY”

FIRST LIEUTENANT EDWIN SAFIR; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: July 2, 1917 (New York City) – November 25, 1996 (Norwalk, CT); 79 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Alice Hetwich Frieda Dittmar (1919-2014) of Young America, Minnesota; she served as an Army nurse during WWII and met Edwin Safir when she cared for his injuries in EnglandCHILDREN: Two sons, Edwin T. (1948-) and Thomas F.Continue reading “FIRST LIEUTENANT EDWIN SAFIR; U.S. ARMY”