DOB/DOD: November 11, 1918 (Norwalk, CT) – January 21, 1969 (Danbury, CT); 50 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Marion Collins Andronaco (1920-1996) on August 23, 1941, in NorwalkCHILDREN: One son, Michael (1961-). Three daughters, Ellen Andronaco Ford (1947-), Wendy Andronaco Cruikshank (1948-), and Nancy Andronaco Johnson (1954-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 374 Highland Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: January 19, 1942SERVICE NUMBER:Continue reading “TECHNICIAN GRADE 4 DOMINICK JOSEPH ANDRONACO; U.S. ARMY”
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TECHNICAL SERGEANT WALTER GILBERT SMITH; U.S. ARMY
April 14, 1924 (Norwalk, CT) – April 5, 1995 (Barefoot Bay, FL); 70 years oldMarried to Stephania Skoczylas (1917-2003) on April 30, 1949, in New Canaan, CTTwo sons, Robert and William.Last local address: 55 Belden Avenue and 29 Saddle RoadEnlisted on April 15, 1942 (one day after his 18th birthday)Serial number 11066119Unit: 1st Infantry Division,Continue reading “TECHNICAL SERGEANT WALTER GILBERT SMITH; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS FRANK DAVID FALASCA; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: June 21, 1921 (Norwalk, CT) – May 10, 2007 (Okaloosa County, FL); 87 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Grace Elizabeth Lucskay (1920-1985) on March 17, 1943 in Norwalk, CTCHILDREN: Two children, Richard (1946-2016) and Bonnie Lou Falasca Gavaghan (1952-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 8 Naramake Avenue and 36 Chatham Drive, NorwalkENLISTMENT: October 3, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: 31193073UNIT: MedicalContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS FRANK DAVID FALASCA; U.S. ARMY”
COXSWAIN BENJAMIN BOSTWICK KIRTLAND JR.; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: February 11, 1922 (New York, NY) – March 4, 1997 (Norwalk, CT)MARITAL STATUS: Married Ellen “Sis” Saabye (1920-2018) on July 3, 1948, in NorwalkCHILDREN: Four daughters, Ellen Kirtland Laughton (1953-), Emily Kirtland Scanlon (1954-), Jane Kirtland Mitchell (1961-), and Anne Kirtland Frusciante (1961-). One son, Benjamin B. III (1956-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 20 Raymond Terrace, NorwalkENLISTMENT:Continue reading “COXSWAIN BENJAMIN BOSTWICK KIRTLAND JR.; U.S. NAVY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JOHN ULINE STEUBER; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: March 11, 1918 (Niagara Falls, NY) – July 7, 1995 (Wallingford, CT); 77 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Harriet Shufelt (1913-1993) on June 8, 1947 in Norwalk, CTLOCAL ADDRESS: Richmond Hill Road and 3 Lancaster Drive, NorwalkENLISTMENT: Enlisted on October 11, 1940 and entered service on February 10, 1941SERVICE NUMBER: 20272342UNIT: 390th Antiaircraft ArtilleryContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JOHN ULINE STEUBER; U.S. ARMY”
TECHNICAL SERGEANT EDWARD MONTES DE OCA; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE
DOB/DOD: July 5, 1915 (San Jose, Costa Rica) – June 8, 1970 (Norwalk, CT); 54 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Mary McGowan Montes de Oca (1919-1978).CHILDREN: One son, Michael (1953-). Three daughters, Patricia Montes De Oca Caso (1950-), Christine (1952-), and Rita (1959-). LOCAL ADDRESS: 370 West Avenue, Norwalk (YMCA)ENLISTMENT: July 3, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: 31142824DISCHARGE:Continue reading “TECHNICAL SERGEANT EDWARD MONTES DE OCA; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”
SERGEANT HOWARD LINCOLN FLOOD, U.S. ARMY
May 21, 1888 (Philadelphia, PA) – September 16, 1936 (Darien, CT); 48 years oldMarried to Laura Davis in Wildwood, New Jersey in 1936Last local address: 5 Chestnut Street, NorwalkEnlisted on June 12, 1917Discharged February 12, 1919Service Number 1038273Unit: Battery B, 10th Field Artillery, Third Infantry Division Born to Elmer (1861-1915) and Caroline “Carrie” Hannock FloodContinue reading “SERGEANT HOWARD LINCOLN FLOOD, U.S. ARMY”
RADIOMAN FIRST CLASS ROBERT ARTHUR BURT JR., U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: October 27, 1918 (Bridgeport, CT) – October 26, 1989 (Seattle, WA); 70 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Barbara Bassett (1920-2002) on December 2, 1945 in Norwalk, CT. Married Arlene G. Nicol (1929-2014) on December 16, 1966 in Seattle, WA.LOCAL ADDRESS: 2 Pershing Street, NorwalkENLISTMENT: December 14, 1938SERVICE NUMBER: 4026989SHIP ASSIGNED TO: USS Honolulu (CL-48) CIRCUMSTANCES:Continue reading “RADIOMAN FIRST CLASS ROBERT ARTHUR BURT JR., U.S. NAVY”
FIRST LIEUTENANT NEWTON CLARENCE WILBUR; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE
DOB/DOD: March 25, 1916 (Norwich, CT) – December 15, 1998 (Indialantic, FL); 82 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Dorothy Anne Dearing (1921-2004) on March 12, 1943 in Houston, TXCHILDREN: One daughter, Cynthia Wilbur Steele (1950-2024). One son, Paul C. (1954-2012). LOCAL ADDRESS: 9 Rowayton Avenue and 9 Crockett Street, Rowayton, NorwalkENLISTMENT: June 3, 1941SERVICE NUMBER: 33094430Continue reading “FIRST LIEUTENANT NEWTON CLARENCE WILBUR; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”
TECHNICAL SERGEANT EDWARD HENRY LIONEL VON CASTELBERG; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE
DOB/DOD: January 18, 1908 (London, England) – October 4, 1978 (Westhampton Beach, NY); 70 years old MARITAL STATUS: Married Nancy Burkett Leary on August 6, 1940, in Manhattan, New York. Divorced in 1949.LOCAL ADDRESS: parents in Harbor View Beach, Rowayton, Starlight Drive and Romindon Court, NorwalkENLISTMENT: March 16, 1943SERVICE NUMBER: 32867810UNIT: 574th Bomb Squadron, 391stContinue reading “TECHNICAL SERGEANT EDWARD HENRY LIONEL VON CASTELBERG; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”
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