May 6, 1932 (Minturno, Italy) – July 23, 1953; 21 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: 11 Amundsen Street, NorwalkEnlistment in October 1952MOS: 01745, Light Weapons InfantryService Number: 11255930Korean War Project Key No: 25208Unit: 7th Infantry Division, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion, G Company On August 10, 2021, the mystery of PFC Rizzi’s birthday and middle nameContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JOSEPH AMERICO RIZZI; U.S. ARMY”
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CORPORAL JULIUS CAESAR NACCI; U.S. MARINE CORPS
July 11, 1930 (Darien, CT) – October 27, 1950; 20 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: 351 Post Road, DarienService Number: 1074317Korean War Project Key No: 21557Unit: 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Battalion, B Company Born to Domenick (1887-1946) and Minerva “Minnie” Wheat Nacci (1893-1959). Two brothers, Louis (1920-2005) and Vincent (1918-1997). Two sisters, AnitaContinue reading “CORPORAL JULIUS CAESAR NACCI; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
FIRST LIEUTENANT JOHN BERNARD “JACKIE” MCGUINNESS; U.S. AIR FORCE
October 18, 1928 (Norwalk, CT) – July 19, 1951; 22 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: 402B Washington Village, South NorwalkService number: 1911864Korean War Project Key No: 19499Unit: 452nd Bomb Wing, 729th Bomb SquadronMissing In Action (MIA); DPAA lists his case as “Deferred”; deferred cases are assessed to have no new and/or viable leads, or have restrictionsContinue reading “FIRST LIEUTENANT JOHN BERNARD “JACKIE” MCGUINNESS; U.S. AIR FORCE”
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”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS GEORGE JAY FISCHER; U.S. ARMY
February 23, 1931 (New York, NY) – January 16, 1951; 19 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: Indian Hill Road, Norwalk (Silvermine)Service Number: 12320698Korean War Project Key No: 34423Unit: 1st Cavalry Division, 7th Cavalry Regiment, Headquarters & Headquarters Company Born to Meyer (1899-1961) and Gertrude Fischer (1907-1982). Two sisters, Arleen (1929-1960) and Susan (1938-1995). Casualty Location: Wonju,Continue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS GEORGE JAY FISCHER; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS DONALD CARROLL BROWNE; U.S. MARINE CORPS
June 4, 1931 (Norwalk, CT) – October 29, 1952; 21 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: 42 Chestnut Hill Avenue, NorwalkEnlisted March 10, 1952MOS: 2100, Basic Ground Ordnance MaintenanceService Number: 1248616Korean War Project Key No: 3433Unit: 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Regiment, 3rd Battalion, I Company Born to Walter A. (1908-1977) and Ruth C. Wilson Browne (1907-1976).Continue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS DONALD CARROLL BROWNE; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
PRIVATE FRANK NICHOLAS BEERWA; U.S. ARMY
September 24, 1926 (Norwalk, CT) – February 13, 1951; 24 years oldEngaged to Martha Helen Urbanowicz (1923-1994); no childrenLast local address: 1 Pine Hill Road and 43 Van Zant St, East NorwalkEnlisted on October 13, 1950Corps of Engineers, 00084, Stationary FiremanService Number: 51090029Korean War Project Key No: 1841Unit: 7th Infantry Division, 13th Engineer Combat Battalion,Continue reading “PRIVATE FRANK NICHOLAS BEERWA; U.S. ARMY”
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