DOB/DOD: June 14, 1920 (Norwalk, CT) – May 29, 1944; 23 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Engaged to Jean Elizabeth Farnsworth (1922-2005) of NorwalkLOCAL ADDRESS: 20 Grandview Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: February 17, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: O-1296041UNIT: 6th Armored Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division FAMILY: Born to Edward J. Sr. [State Senator 1943-1945; Mayor of Norwalk 1945-1947; Common Council forContinue reading “FIRST LIEUTENANT HARRY MILLARD KELLEY; U.S. ARMY”
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SERGEANT JAMES KAZMER JR.; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: August 24, 1924 (Portage, PA) – November 27, 1944; 20 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 19 Webster Street, South NorwalkENLISTMENT: March 12, 1943SERVICE NUMBER: 31326882UNIT: Company C, 150th Combat Engineering Battalion FAMILY: Born to James Sr. (1892-1993) [born in Hungary] and Margaret Evagash Kazmer (1902-1969). Two sisters, Olga M. Kazmer Misek (1926-1979), Eleanor D.Continue reading “SERGEANT JAMES KAZMER JR.; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE FRANK WORTH KASTNER JR.; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: March 21, 1925 (Evanston, IL) – August 19, 1944; 19 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: Elmcrest Terrace, NorwalkENLISTMENT: July 2, 1943SERVICE NUMBER: 31336555UNIT: 21st Armored Infantry Battalion FAMILY: Born to Frank (1891-1963) and Ellen Mann Kastner (1896-1964). One sister, Elizabeth Kastner Oelschlager (1918-1984). NOTE: Attended Central High School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. CIRCUMSTANCES: Died “Non-Battle”Continue reading “PRIVATE FRANK WORTH KASTNER JR.; U.S. ARMY”
SERGEANT ELMER KALMAN; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE
DOB/DOD: February 28, 1925 (Kenvil, NJ) – June 22, 1945; 20 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 21 Dora Street, Stamford; his mother lived at 1 Truman Street, NorwalkENLISTMENT: June 16, 1943SERVICE NUMBER: 31335530UNIT: 458th Bombardment Squadron, 330th Bombardment Group FAMILY: Born to Janos “John” (1887-1960) and Julia Molnar Kalman (1892-1969) [both parents born in Hungary].Continue reading “SERGEANT ELMER KALMAN; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”
FIRST LIEUTENANT JUDAH LEONARD JOBRACK; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE
DOB/DOD: January 17, 1918 (New York, NY) – March 27, 1944; 26 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 14 Spring Street, South NorwalkENLISTMENT: August 13, 1941SERVICE NUMBER: O-667159UNIT: 1st Reconnaissance Squadron, 11th Photographic Group FAMILY: Born to Samuel/Salomon Jobrack/Szabrack (1890-1964) and Bessie Tarlov Jobrack (1894-1961). Sister Dorothy “Dutchy” Jobrack Wilensky (1919-1998) [husband Julius Wilensky was MayorContinue reading “FIRST LIEUTENANT JUDAH LEONARD JOBRACK; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS HAROLD LEGRAND HYATT JR.; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: September 5, 1924 (Norwalk, CT) – May 21, 1945; 20 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 101 George Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: March 3, 1943SERVICE NUMBER: 31326774UNIT: Company F, 86th Mountain Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division FAMILY: Born to Harold L. Sr. (1901-1963) and Eunice J. Sheehan Hyatt (1901-1962). One brother, Charles K. (1928-1994). Three sisters, MaryContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS HAROLD LEGRAND HYATT JR.; U.S. ARMY”
CORPORAL FRANCIS “FRANK” WALTER HOYT; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE
DOB/DOD: February 28, 1918 (Norwalk, CT) – November 24, 1942; 24 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 13 Couch Street, South NorwalkENLISTMENT: December 2, 1940SERVICE NUMBER: 11019905UNIT: 91st Bomber Squadron, 27th Bomber Group (Light) FAMILY: Born to Charles W. (1892-1961) and Medea I. Harris Hoyt (1896-1970). One brother, Edison “Sonny” I. (1927-2002). CIRCUMSTANCES: Corporal Hoyt becameContinue reading “CORPORAL FRANCIS “FRANK” WALTER HOYT; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WILLIAM “BUNDY” LOUIS HORVATH; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: June 20, 1922 (Philadelphia, PA) – November 16, 1944; 22 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 13 Hamilton Avenue, South NorwalkENLISTMENT: August 31, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: 15132230UNIT: 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division FAMILY: Born to Reverend Samuel Horvath (1883-1929) [born in Hungary] and Bertha Dokus Horvath (1896-1982). Four brothers, Theodore (1919-2020), Victor G. (1921-2011), FrederickContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WILLIAM “BUNDY” LOUIS HORVATH; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WILLIAM POWELL “BILL” HOLMES; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: August 24, 1924 (Connecticut) – October 23, 1944; 20 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 200 East Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: November 16, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: 13157372UNIT: E Company, 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne DivisionSTATUS: Missing in Action (MIA); DPAA classifies the case as “Active Pursuit“ FAMILY: Born to Robert A. Sr. (1890-1946) and ElizabethContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WILLIAM POWELL “BILL” HOLMES; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE RICHARD HERBERT IRELAND; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: May 3, 1920 (Norwalk, CT) – April 21, 1942; 21 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: Silvermine Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: April 4, 1942 (died 29 days later)SERVICE NUMBER: 31104368UNIT: Troop C, 2nd Training Squadron FAMILY: Born to Herbert P. (1879-1961) and Mabel G. Dickens Ireland (1891-1980). Two sisters, Beatrice E. Ireland Smith (1914-2000) and Dorothy M.Continue reading “PRIVATE RICHARD HERBERT IRELAND; U.S. ARMY”
Honor Norwalk CT veterans 