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PRIVATE FIRST CLASS GEORGE WILLIAM LEE; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: February 29, 1924 (Willimantic, CT) – June 10, 1945; 21 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Sperine Jenny “Bobbie” Fragassi (1922-2006)CHILDREN: One son, George Jr. (1944-)LOCAL ADDRESS: 49 Plattsville Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: January 4, 1943SERVICE NUMBER: 31277936UNIT: Company I, 86th Mountain Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division FAMILY: Born to Robert H. (1899-1981) and Leona Rose Lavoie LeeContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS GEORGE WILLIAM LEE; U.S. ARMY”

PRIVATE LAWRENCE JOSEPH LEBEAU; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: February 19, 1926 (Norwalk, CT) – April 11, 1945; 19 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 6 Raymond Street, South NorwalkENLISTMENT: August 4, 1944SERVICE NUMBER: 31412721UNITS: 18th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division FAMILY: Born to Mestai (1895-1971) and Elodie Demers LeBeau (1898-1969). Both parents were born in Canada. Brother Robert A. (1927-2013). DECORATIONS: Awarded theContinue reading “PRIVATE LAWRENCE JOSEPH LEBEAU; U.S. ARMY”

TECHNICIAN FIFTH GRADE HERBERT ORVILLE LEAVITT; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: September 6, 1921 (Ontario, Canada) – May 20, 1945; 24 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Jean Wiswall Leavitt Aatila (1921-2011)CHILDREN: Two daughters, Linda Leavitt Smith (1941-) and Gail Leavitt Atkinson (1942-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 7 Woodside Avenue, East NorwalkENLISTMENT: May 5, 1943SERVICE NUMBER: 31333954UNIT: 100th General Hospital FAMILY: Born to Herbert W. (1886-1956) and Laura A.Continue reading “TECHNICIAN FIFTH GRADE HERBERT ORVILLE LEAVITT; U.S. ARMY”

CORPORAL ALBERT J. LAWRENCE; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE

DOB/DOD: January 7, 1921 (Fairfield, CT) – November 23, 1942; 21 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: Hunt StreetENLISTMENT: September 12, 1940SERVICE NUMBER: 11019656UNIT: 7th Chemical Company, AviationSTATUS: Missing In Action (MIA); his case is classified as “Active Pursuit.” FAMILY: Born to Stephen Lorencz/Lawrence Sr. (1881-1937) and Rose Dudas (1888-1944). Both parents were born in Hungary.Continue reading “CORPORAL ALBERT J. LAWRENCE; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”

SECOND LIEUTENANT MARCEL JOSEPH LaPOINTE; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: November 17, 1916 (Leominster, MA) – November 21, 1944; 28 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Virginia Hillock (1922-2001) on January 15, 1944, in Alexandria, LouisianaCHILDREN: One son, Gary William (LaPointe) Dvonch born November 28, 1944, 7 days after Lt LaPointe diedLOCAL ADDRESS: 39 Neptune Avenue, NorwalkSERVICE NUMBER: O-1822288UNIT: 335th Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division FAMILY:Continue reading “SECOND LIEUTENANT MARCEL JOSEPH LaPOINTE; U.S. ARMY”

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS LORRIN FREDERICK LANE; U.S. MARINE CORPS

DOB/DOD: March 3, 1925 (Yantic, CT) – March 13, 1945; 20 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 26 Commerce Street, Norwalk ENLISTMENT: February 15, 1943, in Springfield, Massachusetts SERVICE NUMBER: 527172 UNIT: Company C, 1st Battalion, 24th Marines, 4th Marine DivisionMILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS): 746, Automatic Rifleman FAMILY: Born to Arthur Lane (1886-1976) and Charlotte “Lottie”Continue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS LORRIN FREDERICK LANE; U.S. MARINE CORPS”

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS RAYMOND URGELE LAFRANCE; U.S. MARINE CORPS

DOB/DOD: January 23, 1924 (Norwich, CT) – March 20, 1944; 20 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: Newtown Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: December 9, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: 505674UNIT: Marine Corps Air Station NOB, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands FAMILY: Born to Raymond G. (1902-1973) and Ida C. Boiselle LaFrance (1898-1948). One sister Stella LaFrance Smart (1926-2008). CIRCUMSTANCES: The official causeContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS RAYMOND URGELE LAFRANCE; U.S. MARINE CORPS”

SEAMAN SECOND CLASS JOHN GEORGE KURTZMAN JR.; U.S. NAVY

DOB/DOD: April 24, 1915 (Vintondale, PA) – June 12, 1944; 29 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to the former Margaret Kuchman on July 12, 1941, in Norwalk.CHILDREN: John G. Kurtzman III (1943-present).LOCAL ADDRESS: 20 Oak Street, Norwalk.ENLISTMENT: August 12, 1943SERVICE NUMBER: 8079337SHIP ASSIGNED TO: USS Nelson (DD-623) FAMILY: Born to John Sr. (1887-?) and Julia PliskaContinue reading “SEAMAN SECOND CLASS JOHN GEORGE KURTZMAN JR.; U.S. NAVY”

STAFF SERGEANT CHARLES FREDERIC KUCH III; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: June 16, 1925 (Norwalk, CT) – April 17, 1945; 19 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 197 East Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: July 1943SERVICE NUMBER: 31336674UNIT: Company C, 182nd Infantry Regiment, Americal Division FAMILY: Born to Charles F. Kuch Jr. (1888-1966) and Marguerite Young Kuch (1890-1930). One sister, Ruth M. Kuch Tvedt Jones (1924-2014). CIRCUMSTANCES: Charles wasContinue reading “STAFF SERGEANT CHARLES FREDERIC KUCH III; U.S. ARMY”

SEAMAN FIRST CLASS ALBERT EARNEST KOVACS; U.S. NAVY

DOB/DOD: August 14, 1926 (Connecticut) – June 23, 1945; 19 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 175 1/2 Ely Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: April 9, 1944SERVICE NUMBER: 6436017SHIP ASSIGNED TO: USS Salmon (SS-182) FAMILY: Born to John (1893-1951) and Maria Szabo Kovacs (1891-1966). Five brothers, Wilfred (1914-1966), John (1916-1922), Rudolf W. (1918-1981), James (1922-1991), and John (1924-2007). OneContinue reading “SEAMAN FIRST CLASS ALBERT EARNEST KOVACS; U.S. NAVY”