Norwalk, Connecticut, has the distinction of being the hometown of two Medal of Honor recipients. The first was PFC John D. Magrath, 10th Mountain Division, in World War II. The second was PFC Daniel J. Shea, Americal Division, 196th Infantry Brigade, in Vietnam. This is the story of PFC Shea’s footstone. PFC Shea is buriedContinue reading “The tale of two footstones”
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Books and e-books have arrived!
On January 26, 2023, the heroes from this website from WWI, Women of WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and the CT heroes from the Pearl Harbor attack are available in paperback and Kindle formats. Self-published through the Amazon platform, making the information available on another medium, will meet the demand of people who want the printContinue reading “Books and e-books have arrived!”
PRIVATE FRANK ANTHONY SANTAGATE; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: October 26, 1925 (Norwalk, CT) – August 12, 1991 (Norwalk, CT); 65 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Elaine Haakareud Santagate (1941-) on June 13, 1970, in Norwalk, CT. Elaine remarried James Dascenzo on May 7, 1994, in Stamford, CT.CHILDREN: One son, Paul J. (1969-). Two daughters, Theresa (1972-) and Michelle (1978-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 21 BoutonContinue reading “PRIVATE FRANK ANTHONY SANTAGATE; U.S. ARMY”
SERGEANT PETER PAUL PREVIDI; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: April 4, 1943 (Norwalk, CT) – present MARITAL STATUS: Married Laura Jean Anania on July 8, 1973, in Brockton, MassachusettsLOCAL ADDRESS: 3 Thames Street, NorwalkENLISTMENT: October 14, 1965SERVICE NUMBER: 51541506DISCHARGE: July 19, 1967UNIT: Company A, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 196th Light Infantry Brigade FAMILY: Born to Peter L. (1901-1975) and Anna “Anne” E.Continue reading “SERGEANT PETER PAUL PREVIDI; U.S. ARMY”
MAJOR SIGFRIED ALOIS SCHREINER; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE
DOB/DOD: May 16, 1918 (New Britain, CT) – November 22, 1990 (Norwalk, CT); 72 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Lorraine A. Dwyer Schreiner (1916-2016)CHILDREN: Two daughters, Suzanne L. (1942-) and Heidi J. Schreiner Godleski (1944-). One son, Christopher I. (1949-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 39 Barbara Drive and 11 Old Lantern Place, NorwalkENLISTMENT: September 26, 1940SERVICE NUMBER: 11010824UNIT:Continue reading “MAJOR SIGFRIED ALOIS SCHREINER; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE “
LIEUTENANT LLOYD CHALMERS AHLGREN; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: August 6, 1920 (Campello, MA) – November 28, 1993 (Bennington, VT); 73 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Dorothy Brede Ahlgren Parks (1918-) in Cambridge, MA in 1949CHILDREN: Two sons, Dana Lloyd (1952-) and Tyler G. (1954-). One daughter, Ann Ahlgren Babcock (1957-). LOCAL ADDRESS: Silvermine Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: March 1, 1943SHIPS ASSIGNED TO: USS Oberrender (DE-344) andContinue reading “LIEUTENANT LLOYD CHALMERS AHLGREN; U.S. NAVY”
CAPTAIN WARD BRYAN CHAMBERLIN JR.; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: December 16, 1881 (New York City) – March 21, 1956 (Norwalk, CT); 74 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Elizabeth Nichols Chamberlin (1888-1983) on July 19, 1919, in Bridgeport, CT.CHILDREN: Two daughters, Elizabeth N. Chamberlin Howard (1920-1979) and Martha E. Chamberlin Sloane (1925-1988). One son, Ward B. Chamberlin III (1921-2017), who was a pioneer in publicContinue reading “CAPTAIN WARD BRYAN CHAMBERLIN JR.; U.S. ARMY”
MAJOR (FATHER) JOHN THOMAS O’BRIEN; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: July 2, 1902 (Boston, MA) – April 14, 1968 (New Canaan, CT); 65 years oldLOCAL ADDRESS: Holy Ghost Fathers, West Norwalk (1930 census)ENLISTMENT: UnknownSERVICE NUMBER: UnknownUNIT: 28th Infantry Division FAMILY: Born to Thomas J. (1866-1937) and Amelia L. Shaughnessy O’Brien (1873-1960). One sister, Ellen M. O’Brien Harkins (1906-1973). SERVICE TIME: Ordained on September 17,Continue reading “MAJOR (FATHER) JOHN THOMAS O’BRIEN; U.S. ARMY “
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ANGELO DANIEL RADANO; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: December 24, 1921 (Norwalk, CT) – March 2, 1992; 70 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Katherine Lombardo (1922-2004) on April 19, 1947, in Norwalk, Connecticut.CHILDREN: Three sons, Joseph (1948-), Angelo (1954-2013), and Frank (1957-). One daughter, Deborah R. (1949-1995).LOCAL ADDRESS: 15 Tierney Street, NorwalkENLISTMENT: October 17, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: 31193034DISCHARGE: October 20, 1944UNIT: 977th Field ArtilleryContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ANGELO DANIEL RADANO; U.S. ARMY “
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS LEONARD “LENNY OR LEO” GREEN; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: February 19, 1925 (Norwalk, CT) – November 3, 2018 (Stamford, CT); 93 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Erna J. Feldman on May 14, 1961, in Norwalk, ConnecticutLOCAL ADDRESS: 89 Taylor Avenue and 100 Flax Hill Avenue, Norwalk, ConnecticutENLISTMENT: July 6, 1943SERVICE NUMBER: 31336607DISCHARGE: January 19, 1946MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY: 677, Military PoliceUNIT: Company D, 104th InfantryContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS LEONARD “LENNY OR LEO” GREEN; U.S. ARMY”
Honor Norwalk CT veterans 