December 8, 1917 (Lime Rock, CT) – December 18, 2009 (Laconia, NH); 92 years oldMarried to Mary Ann Ainsworth (1924-2001) on April 28, 1945, in DarienTwo daughters, Susan (1946-) and Sally Barnum Oak (1946-). One son, Peter (1950-). Serial number 11040832 (enlisted) and O-1312470 (officer)Enlisted on December 29, 1941Unknown unit Born to Richard N. (1876-1929)Continue reading “FIRST LIEUTENANT WILLIAM HENRY BARNUM III; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”
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STAFF SERGEANT RICHARD SPENCER ADAMS; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE
November 14, 1919 (New York, NY) – January 6, 1977; 57 years oldMarried to Mrs. Betty Henderson Adams of Topeka, KansasLast local address: Scribner Avenue, South NorwalkSerial number 31167309Enlisted on August 10, 1943392ND BOMB GROUP, 578TH BOMB SQUADRON German POW in an unknown camp following the crash described below. Missing Air Crew Report DetailsUSAAF MACR#:#00880Target:Continue reading “STAFF SERGEANT RICHARD SPENCER ADAMS; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”
NORWALK’S 45 RESIDENTS RELEASED FROM NAZI POW CAMPS
From The Norwalk Hour November 24, 1945 Red Cross War Prisoner Head Reports Her Task Completed Mrs. Douglas E. Nash Offers Resignation; Says 45 NorwalkersHeld By Nazis Now Home; Tells About Conditions In Pacific Of the 45 men in the armed services from Norwalk who were prisoners of war in Germany, all have returned homeContinue reading “NORWALK’S 45 RESIDENTS RELEASED FROM NAZI POW CAMPS”
SECOND LIEUTENANT JOSEPH WILLIAM KISKA; ARMY AIR FORCE
October 5, 1920 (Norwalk, CT) – August 28, 2012 (Norwalk, CT); 91 years oldMarried to Marian Tomasian on May 27, 1942 in NorwalkLived at 12 Cleveland Terrace prior to enlistingEnlisted September 18, 1942Serial number O-816742Unit: 96th Bomb Group, 339th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) Received the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart Medal. Co-pilot of B17G tailContinue reading “SECOND LIEUTENANT JOSEPH WILLIAM KISKA; ARMY AIR FORCE”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JOHN “JACK” PHILIP BLACKMAN SR.; U.S. ARMY
November 22, 1923 (Norwalk, CT) – June 13, 1980; 56 years oldMarried Beulah Mae Scofield on November 26, 1942 in Norwalk, CTOne daughter, Virginia, and one son John P. Blackman, Jr.Local address: 23 Leonard Street, NorwalkEnlisted on April 2, 1943Serial number 31331430Unit: 66th Infantry Division Wounded In Action. Recipient of the Purple Heart Medal. CapturedContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JOHN “JACK” PHILIP BLACKMAN SR.; U.S. ARMY”
Honor Norwalk CT veterans 