November 29, 1901 (Bridgeport, CT) – December 7, 1941; 40 years oldMarried to Lillian Mabel Pepe on January 6, 1932, in Portsmouth, VirginiaLast local address: 295 Hamilton Street, BridgeportService number 2063596USS Oklahoma (BB-37) Born to Frank (1862-1919) and Maria “Mary” Parisi Pepe (1869-1934), both born in Italy. Sisters Katherine “Carrie” Pepe Cisero (1895-1938), Pascalina “Lena”Continue reading “WATERTENDER FIRST CLASS STEPHEN PEPE; U.S. NAVY”
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SHIPFITTER THIRD CLASS RICHARD PATTERSON JR.; U.S. NAVY
February 15, 1920 (Newburyport, Mass.) – December 7, 1941; 21 years oldUnmarriedFather listed at Lower Lane, BerlinEnlisted on October 14, 1940Service number 2072954USS Arizona (BB-39) Born to Richard Sr. (1896-1972) and Pauline H. Colby Patterson (1894-1977). Sisters Sarah E. Patterson Hadley (1922-1985) and Anne Patterson Baein (1931-). Received the Purple Heart Medal. He is oneContinue reading “SHIPFITTER THIRD CLASS RICHARD PATTERSON JR.; U.S. NAVY”
SEAMAN SECOND CLASS STANISLAUS “STANLEY” JOSEPH ORZECH; U.S. NAVY
May 5, 1921 (Meriden, CT) – December 7, 1941; 20 years oldUnmarriedFather listed at 256 Pratt Street, MeridenEnlisted on October 15, 1940Service number 2072961USS Arizona (BB-39) Born to Louis (1897-1972) and Frances Muszek Orzech (1893-1943), both born in Poland. Brothers, Bronislaw “Benjamin” (1918-1998) and Joseph (1933-2014). Sisters Antoinette “Anna” (1909-2006), Mary H. Orzech Smith (1925-1969),Continue reading “SEAMAN SECOND CLASS STANISLAUS “STANLEY” JOSEPH ORZECH; U.S. NAVY”
ENSIGN WILLIAM THOMAS O’NEILL JR.; U.S. NAVY
November 28, 1914 (Stamford, CT) – December 7, 1941; 27 years oldUnmarriedMother listed at Stanley Road, Glenbrook (Stamford)Enlisted on July 17, 1940Service number O-095975USS Arizona (BB-39) Born to William O’Neill (1889-1957) and Lillian Ross O’Neill (1892-1935). William was their only child. Received the Purple Heart Medal. In the article below, Ensign O’Neill is said toContinue reading “ENSIGN WILLIAM THOMAS O’NEILL JR.; U.S. NAVY”
SEAMAN FIRST CLASS JOHN KALLERVO LUNTTA; U.S. NAVY
December 27, 1921 (Collinsville, CT) – December 7, 1941; 19 years oldUnmarriedFather listed at 330 East Hill Road, Canton (Collinsville)Enlisted on December 27, 1939Service number 2072507USS Nevada (BB-36) Born to John Einar Luntta (1886-1948) and Wendla J. Kovanen Luntta (1890-1941), both born in Finland. Brothers Elmer (1912-1979), Hans (1919-2008), and Eero “Pete” (1925-1986). Sisters areContinue reading “SEAMAN FIRST CLASS JOHN KALLERVO LUNTTA; U.S. NAVY”
COXSWAIN HENRY ALEXANDER LANOUETTE; U.S. NAVY
June 28, 1919 (Wallingford, CT) – December 7, 1941; 22 years oldUnmarriedFather listed at 135 Prince Street, WallingfordEnlisted on October 18, 1937Service number 2072110USS Arizona (BB-39) Born to Henry Alexander (1885-1939) and Edda Anthony Lanouette (1886-1947). Three sisters, Florence E. Lanouette Fish (1910-1999), Margaret Lanouette Sova (1912-1942) and Edda M. Lanouette Richetelli (1916-1976). Received theContinue reading “COXSWAIN HENRY ALEXANDER LANOUETTE; U.S. NAVY”
PRIVATE PAUL MORRIS JOHNSON, U.S. ARMY
October 8, 1922 (Waterbury, CT) – December 8, 1941; 19 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: 114 Greenwood Avenue, WaterburyEnlisted on April 23, 1941Service number 11010756Unit: 64th Coast Artillery Corps, Battery E Born to Henry Johnson (1889-1960) and Bertha Fannick Johnson (1900-1973). One half-brother, Alvin (1914-1990), one brother David (1928-?) one half-sister Anita Johnson Bernstein (1915-1986), andContinue reading “PRIVATE PAUL MORRIS JOHNSON, U.S. ARMY”
SERGEANT VINCENT JOSEPH HORAN; U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS
April 2, 1921 (Stamford, CT) – December 7, 1941; 20 years oldUnmarriedListed at 93 Glenbrook Road, Stamford (1940 census)Enlisted on July 27, 1939Service number 6148539Unit: 78th Pursuit Squadron, Wheeler Field Born to Timothy (1893-1948) and Elizabeth T. Bender Horan (1895-1985). Father, Timothy, was a World War One veteran. Three brothers Francis (1928-1981), Richard (1931-2005), andContinue reading “SERGEANT VINCENT JOSEPH HORAN; U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS”
ENSIGN EDWARD WEBB GOSSELIN; U.S. NAVY
May 1, 1917 (Hamden, CT) – December 7, 1941; 24 years oldUnmarriedHometown listed as Joliet, Illinois on December 7, 1941, however, he was born in Connecticut and attended Yale University in New Haven, ConnecticutEnlisted on September 30, 1940; Commissioned March 14, 1941Service number O-097031USS Arizona (BB-39) Born to Edward Gosselin (1893-1978) and Florilla Webb GosselinContinue reading “ENSIGN EDWARD WEBB GOSSELIN; U.S. NAVY”
STOREKEEPER THIRD CLASS HARRY LUDWIG “BUD” CARLSON; U.S. NAVY
May 23, 1921 (Norwich, CT) – December 7, 1941; 20 years oldUnmarriedFather listed at 16 St. Regis Avenue, NorwichEnlisted on October 16, 1939Service number 2072034USS Arizona (BB-39) Born to Cornelius (1894-1983) and Agnes Myesky Carlson (1902-1980). One brother, Raymond (1918-2011), and one sister, Joyce O. Carlson Johannessen (1931-2015). Received the Purple Heart Medal. Contributed byContinue reading “STOREKEEPER THIRD CLASS HARRY LUDWIG “BUD” CARLSON; U.S. NAVY”
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