DOB/DOD: March 3, 1920 (Norwalk, CT) – November 11, 1944; 24 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 33 Second Street, East NorwalkSERVICE NUMBER: 31194125UNIT: Company A, 320th Engineers Battalion, 95th Infantry Division FAMILY: Born to Frederich A. Sr. (1876-1961) and Theresa J. Horridge Roos (1877-1953). Four brothers, Frederich A. Jr. (1901-1976), Joseph H. (1901-2002), Ralph (1914-1958),Continue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS DONALD BRICE ROOS; U.S. ARMY”
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SHIP’S COOK THIRD CLASS JOHN RINKO; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: October 29, 1910 (Norwalk, CT) – September 11, 1943; 32 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to the former Jennie Nardi (1915-2007) on June 27, 1936, in NorwalkLOCAL ADDRESS: 111 George Avenue, NorwalkSERVICE NUMBER: 6427052SHIP ASSIGNED TO: USS Savannah (CL-42) FAMILY: Born to John (1870-1953) and Elizabeth Nagy Rinko (1868-1960). One sister, Pearl R. (1918-2005). DECORATIONS:Continue reading “SHIP’S COOK THIRD CLASS JOHN RINKO; U.S. NAVY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS LEO JOSEPH RHEAUME; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: December 11, 1911 (St. Armand, Quebec, Canada) – April 29, 1945; 33 yearsoldMARITAL STATUS: Divorced from Pauline Frotton Rheaume (1913-1995).CHILDREN: Two daughters, Barbara (1932-1992) and Elaine (1934-2019).LOCAL ADDRESS: 165 South Main Street (parents)ENLISTMENT: December 14, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: 39658562UNIT: 350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division FAMILY: Born to Oscar P. (1872-1971) and Victoria Therrien RheaumeContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS LEO JOSEPH RHEAUME; U.S. ARMY”
FIRST LIEUTENANT RALPH JOSEPH RENZULLI; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: October 24, 1919 (Fairfield, CT) – April 5, 1945; 25 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 297 Westport Avenue, NorwalkSERVICE NUMBER: O-026005UNIT: 8th Infantry Division, 28th Infantry Regiment, Company C FAMILY: Born to Generoso Giovanni (1892-1980) and Rosa Cimminiello Renzulli (1891-1957). Two brothers, Samuel J. (1924-2006) and Joseph R. (1932-2005). One sister, Frannie Renzulli TierneyContinue reading “FIRST LIEUTENANT RALPH JOSEPH RENZULLI; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS HAROLD DRYDEN “BABE” RASMUSSEN; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: February 27, 1922 (Wilton, CT) – December 15, 1944; 22 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Antoinette Ann Ritzo Rasmussen Redican (1924-2021)LOCAL ADDRESS: 88 Winfield Street, NorwalkENLISTMENT: December 11, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: 11103753UNIT: Company L, 143rd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division FAMILY: Born to Christian Emil [born in Denmark] (1886-1968) and Edna Beers Rasmussen (1885-1969). BrothersContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS HAROLD DRYDEN “BABE” RASMUSSEN; U.S. ARMY”
STAFF SERGEANT EVERETT JOSEPH PLUMMER; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE
DOB/DOD: September 28, 1907 (Portage, ME) – August 24, 1943; 33 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 8 Baxter Drive, South NorwalkENLISTMENT: June 3, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: 31123763UNIT: 425th Bomber Squadron, 308th Bomber Group (Heavy)STATUS: Missing In Action (MIA) FAMILY: Born to Rex E. (1883-1947) and Flossie Gagnon Plummer (1883-1962). Four brothers, Herman F. (1906-1987), Lawrence C.Continue reading “STAFF SERGEANT EVERETT JOSEPH PLUMMER; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”
PRIVATE JOSEPH MARION PLEBAN; U.S. ARMY
February 19, 1916 (Barton, OH) – February 4, 1945; 28 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: 313 Main Street, NorwalkEnlisted March 21, 1941Service number: 31042427Unit: 25th Infantry Division, 35th Infantry Regiment, Company A No parental information could be found. Sister, Mary Pleban Dziedzinski (1911-1996). From the Connecticut Military Portrait Collection, Connecticut State Library, Identifier: PG570; used withContinue reading “PRIVATE JOSEPH MARION PLEBAN; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE ADOLPH ANDOR PIRIGYI; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: January 25, 1911 (McKeesport, PA) – July 10, 1944; 33 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Margaret Fekete Pirigyi (1914-2007) on January 11, 1936 in NorwalkLOCAL ADDRESS: 7 Lubrano Place, South NorwalkENLISTMENT: September 3, 1943SERVICE NUMBER: 31405616UNIT: 157th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division FAMILY: Born to Ferenc (1876-?) and Elizbeth “Lizzie” Safcos Pirigyi (1883-1944). BothContinue reading “PRIVATE ADOLPH ANDOR PIRIGYI; U.S. ARMY”
SEAMAN FIRST CLASS ROCCO GEORGE PESACRETA; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: December 1, 1920 (Norwalk, CT) – October 9, 1943; 22 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 1 Carlson Court, East NorwalkENLISTMENT: September 1, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: 6424527SHIP ASSIGNED TO: USS Buck (DD-420)STATUS: Missing in Action (MIA); at sea, not recoverable FAMILY: Born to Salvatore P. (1863-1938) and Rose A. Mocciola Pesacreta (1877-1965). Sisters Dominica “Minnie” M.Continue reading “SEAMAN FIRST CLASS ROCCO GEORGE PESACRETA; U.S. NAVY”
WALTER KELLY PEET; U.S. COAST GUARD
DOB/DOD: January 14, 1922 (Norwalk, CT) – May 31, 1943; 21 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Lillian Kelly (1925-2000) on September 19, 1942, in Darien, CTLOCAL ADDRESS: 35 Nolan Street, Norwalk FAMILY: Born to Harry Sr. (1899-1975) and Margaret Peet (1892-1948). One brother, Harry Jr. (1916-1994). Norwalk High School Class of ‘40 From The Norwalk HourContinue reading “WALTER KELLY PEET; U.S. COAST GUARD”
Honor Norwalk CT veterans 