DOB/DOD: April 2, 1898 (Norwalk, CT) – April 28, 1917; 19 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 173 Ferris Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: April 8, 1917 (died 20 days later)SERVICE NUMBER: 1051522SHIP ASSIGNED TO: USS North Carolina FAMILY: Second of seven children born to William Henry Smith Bloom (1876-1944) and Mary Matilda Butterfass Bloom (1875-1967). Two sisters, ViolaContinue reading “SEAMAN APPRENTICE CHARLES HENRY BLOOM; U.S. NAVY”
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PRIVATE MORTIMER GREGORY BLAKE; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: April 21, 1894 (Norwalk, CT) – October 14, 1918; 24 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 178 Chestnut Hill Road, NorwalkENLISTMENT: April 30, 1918SERVICE NUMBER: 366410UNIT: Machine Gun Company, 114th Infantry Regiment, 57th Infantry Brigade, 29th Infantry Division FAMILY: Born to Franklyn Hyatt Blake (1870-1956) and Lottie Jane Gregory Blake (1874-1957). One brother, Guy FranklinContinue reading “PRIVATE MORTIMER GREGORY BLAKE; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS / WAGONER CORTLAND VERE BIRDSALL; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: September 29, 1893 (Norwalk, CT) – October 15, 1918; 25 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 81 Woodward Avenue, South NorwalkENLISTMENT: June 19, 1915SERVICE NUMBER: 354255UNIT: Company A, 29th Infantry FAMILY: Born to David Birdsall (1849-1903) and Mary M. Kyle Birdsall (1860-1938). Three brothers, Vere (1883-1901), Everett (1889-1891), and Howard (1902-1966). Four sisters, Anna BirdsallContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS / WAGONER CORTLAND VERE BIRDSALL; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS EDWARD BENNETT; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: January 12, 1894 (Bridgeport, CT) – October 5, 1918; 24 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: Aunt Elsie Ayrault lived at 16 Van Zant, East NorwalkENLISTMENT: May 28, 1918SERVICE NUMBER: 3194905UNIT: L Company, 59th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division FAMILY: Born to George W. Bennett (?-1896) and Fannie C. Manchester Bennett (1873-1940). Two half-brothers, GeorgeContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS EDWARD BENNETT; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE CHARLES HAROLD BATES; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: June 26, 1890 (Long Eaton, Derbyshire, England) – September 29, 1918; 28 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLAST LOCAL ADDRESS: 212 Main Street, NorwalkSERVICE NUMBER: 6414578UNIT: Company H, 315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division FAMILY: Born to Percy Bates (1860-1935) and Hannah Cliff Bates (1862-?). Sisters Mary (1881-1954) and Florence (1888-1943). One brother, William (1882-1956). CIRCUMSTANCES:Continue reading “PRIVATE CHARLES HAROLD BATES; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS FREDERICK WILLIAM AMUNDSEN; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: July 14, 1897 (Norwalk, CT) – September 1, 1918; 21 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 33 Osborne Avenue, East NorwalkENLISTMENT: May 25, 1915SERVICE NUMBER: 624062UNIT: Battery D, Artillery Corps, 56th Coast Artillery FAMILY: Born to Amund Amundsen (1857-1918) and Caroline Amundsen (1860-1941), both born in Norway. Three sisters, Clara Amundsen Sturges (1882-1952), Laura (1889-1971),Continue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS FREDERICK WILLIAM AMUNDSEN; U.S. ARMY”
SERGEANT FREDERICK ELETERT ABBOTT; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: March 1, 1889 (Norwalk, CT) – October 16, 1918; 29 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 2 Day Street, South NorwalkENLISTMENT: August 5, 1918SERVICE NUMBER: 3597329UNIT: Battery E, 25th Field Artillery FAMILY: Family information is vague. One sister, Golden Anderson, is listed on the death certificate. She was born Golden Willow Chardavoyne (1884-1955). Parents informationContinue reading “SERGEANT FREDERICK ELETERT ABBOTT; U.S. ARMY”
SPECIALIST WILFREDO “JUNIOR” PEREZ JR., U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: December 19, 1978 (Brooklyn, NY) – July 26, 2003; 24 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedENLISTMENT: April 10, 2002MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY: 11C, Indirect Fire InfantrymanUNIT: Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 4th Infantry Division DECORATIONS: Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart Medal CASUALTY LOCATION: Wilfredo and two other soldiers died July 26, 2003,Continue reading “SPECIALIST WILFREDO “JUNIOR” PEREZ JR., U.S. ARMY”
SPECIALIST DAVID RICHARD FAHEY JR., U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: December 13, 1987 (Norwalk, CT) – February 28, 2011; 23 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedENLISTMENT: Enlisted in 2007MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY: 31B; Military PoliceUNIT: 170th Military Police Company, 503rd Military Polica Battalion, 42nd Military Police Brigade DECORATIONS: Purple Heart Medal. OTHER: He was born in Norwalk and lived in New York for a short time. HeContinue reading “SPECIALIST DAVID RICHARD FAHEY JR., U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ALEXANDER GEORGE WAINIO; U.S. MARINE CORPS
DOB/DOD: October 19, 1948 (Norwalk, CT) – May 26, 1967; 18 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: Scofield Place, East NorwalkENLISTMENT: November 9, 1965, at 17 years, and 21 days oldSERVICE NUMBER: 2182182MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY: 0351, Anti-tank AssaultmanTOUR START DATE: unknownUNIT: I Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, III MAF FAMILY: Born to Alexander Marlow (1923-1989) andContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ALEXANDER GEORGE WAINIO; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
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