December 30, 1918 (Stamford, CT) – August 9, 1942; 23 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: 28 First Street, East NorwalkEnlisted on July 8, 1941Fireman Third ClassService Number: 2073517USS Quincy (CA-39)MIA (at sea) Born to William D. Sr. (1885-1943) and Minnie Louise Seemar Cameron (1891-1919). William was their only child. His mother died on January 3, 1919,Continue reading “SEAMAN THIRD CLASS WILLIAM DALLAS CAMERON JR.; U.S. NAVY”
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SEAMAN SECOND CLASS WILLIAM FREDERICH CALDARA; U.S. NAVY
February 27, 1920 (New York City) – November 13, 1942; 22 years old; unmarriedLast local address: North Taylor Avenue, NorwalkEnlisted on January 15, 1942; 5 weeks after Pearl HarborFireman Second ClassService number: 6420921USS Juneau (CL-52)MIA (at sea) Born to Frank H. Sr. (1896-1963) and Florence K. Poellot Caldara (1899-1983). Two brothers, Arthur (1921-2002), and FrankContinue reading “SEAMAN SECOND CLASS WILLIAM FREDERICH CALDARA; U.S. NAVY”
SEAMAN SECOND CLASS CHARLES NORMAN BYINGTON; U.S. NAVY
September 25, 1919 (Norwalk, CT) – November 13, 1942; 23 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: New Canaan Avenue, NorwalkEnlisted on January 15, 1942; 5 weeks after Pearl HarborService number: 6420914USS Juneau (CL-52)Missing In Action (MIA) Born to Carleton M. (1889-1956) and Pearl Grumman Byington (1893-1975). Twin brothers Carleton M. (1922-1998) and Cyrus I. (1922-2004). Awarded theContinue reading “SEAMAN SECOND CLASS CHARLES NORMAN BYINGTON; U.S. NAVY”
SHIP’S COOK SECOND CLASS JOHN VICTOR BROWN; U.S. NAVY
February 13, 1926 (unknown place of birth) – May 4, 1945; 19 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: Fairfield County Home for Children, Westport AvenueEnlisted on February 13, 1943 (17th birthday)Service number: 6431411USS Shea (DM-30) Unknown family information. Next of kin was listed as Anna B. Lucas of 326 Hamilton Street, Bridgeport. He is listed in theContinue reading “SHIP’S COOK SECOND CLASS JOHN VICTOR BROWN; U.S. NAVY”
ENSIGN FRANK HARPER BISSELL JR., U.S. NAVY
August 30, 1921 (Norwalk, CT) – January 22, 1945; 23 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: Comstock Hill Road, NorwalkEnlisted on July 24, 1942Service Number: 347063USS Essex (CV-9)Missing In Action (MIA) Born to Frank H. Bissell Sr. (1881-1957) and Katherine M. Hutt Bissell (1888-1964). One brother, William M. (1915-2010). Awarded the Air Medal and Purple Heart Medal.Continue reading “ENSIGN FRANK HARPER BISSELL JR., U.S. NAVY”
CHIEF YEOMAN ANTHONY FRANK AQUINO, U.S. NAVY
May 5, 1908 (Norwalk, CT) – March 2, 1942; 33 years oldMarried to Edith Sherburne Aquino (1907-1999) on April 15, 1929, in New London, CT Separated on June 1, 1933, and divorced. Local address: 41 Plymouth Avenue, Norwalk Enlisted in April 1922. Service number: 2067759 USS Pillsbury (DD-227) and the USS Argonne, USS J.D. FordContinue reading “CHIEF YEOMAN ANTHONY FRANK AQUINO, U.S. NAVY”
AVIATION STRUCTURAL MECHANIC 2ND CLASS MARIO CHARLES CRUGNOLA JR., U.S. NAVY
January 22, 1945 (Norwalk, CT) – July 29, 1967; 22 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: 8 France Street, NorwalkEnlisted on September 6, 1963Navy Rate: Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment)Tour Start Date: July 25, 1967 (killed 4 days later)Service number: 7722825Unit: 7th Fleet, USS Forrestal (CV-59), CVW-17, Squadron VF-74 Born to Mario Sr. (1904-1974) and Louella Crugnola (1913-1966). Two sisters,Continue reading “AVIATION STRUCTURAL MECHANIC 2ND CLASS MARIO CHARLES CRUGNOLA JR., U.S. NAVY”
ENSIGN GEORGE ALAN MARTIN; U.S. NAVY
December 13, 1928 (Norwalk, CT) – February 7, 1951; 22 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: 477 New Canaan Ave, NorwalkService Number: 505344Korean War Project Key No: 36701Unit: USS Valley Forge (CV-45); Fighter Squadron 24 (FITRON 24)Missing In Action (MIA); at sea; DPAA lists his case as “Non-Recoverable” Born to George L. (1894-1982) and Marie L. MartinContinue reading “ENSIGN GEORGE ALAN MARTIN; U.S. NAVY”
AVIONICS ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN THIRD CLASS JOHN FRANCIS LYONS JR.; U.S. NAVY
September 30, 1928 (New York, NY) – February 26, 1952; 23 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: 13 Harrison Avenue, New Canaan, CTAviation Electronics Technician Third ClassService Number: 7192151Korean War Project Key No: 35197Unit: Air Antisubmarine Squadron 25, USS Bataan (CVL-29) Born to John F. (1888-1972) and Annie Quinn Lyons (1889-1976), both born in Ireland. One brother JamesContinue reading “AVIONICS ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN THIRD CLASS JOHN FRANCIS LYONS JR.; U.S. NAVY”
ENSIGN ULMONT IRVING “MONTY” WHITEHEAD JR.; U.S. NAVY
April 13, 1915 (Hartford, CT) – December 7, 1941; 26 years oldUnmarriedFather listed at 208 New Britain Avenue, HartfordEnlisted on April 27, 1933Commissioned June 6, 1940USS Arizona (BB-39) Born to Ulmont Sr. (1890-1959) and Helen Robertson Whitehead (1891-1980). One sister, Beverly Whitehead Adams (1917-1977). Received the Purple Heart Medal. Bulkeley High School remembrance page fromContinue reading “ENSIGN ULMONT IRVING “MONTY” WHITEHEAD JR.; U.S. NAVY”
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