DOB/DOD: November 11, 1918 (Norwalk, CT) – January 21, 1969 (Danbury, CT); 50 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Marion Collins Andronaco (1920-1996) on August 23, 1941, in NorwalkCHILDREN: One son, Michael (1961-). Three daughters, Ellen Andronaco Ford (1947-), Wendy Andronaco Cruikshank (1948-), and Nancy Andronaco Johnson (1954-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 374 Highland Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: January 19, 1942SERVICE NUMBER:Continue reading “TECHNICIAN GRADE 4 DOMINICK JOSEPH ANDRONACO; U.S. ARMY”
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SERGEANT HERBERT JOSEPH NOWACK; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: June 21, 1918 (Westport, CT) – October 19, 1980 (Norwalk, CT); 62 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Marie Erickson Nowack (1917-2017) on April 20, 1942, in Norwalk, CTCHILDREN: One son, Paul A. (1948-2010). One daughter, Carol Nowack Cline Watkins (1946-2017).LOCAL ADDRESS: 21 Rowan Street and 2 Fourth Street, NorwalkENLISTMENT: August 13, 1940SERVICE NUMBER: 11019550UNIT:Continue reading “SERGEANT HERBERT JOSEPH NOWACK; U.S. ARMY”
TECHNICAL SERGEANT WALTER GILBERT SMITH; U.S. ARMY
April 14, 1924 (Norwalk, CT) – April 5, 1995 (Barefoot Bay, FL); 70 years oldMarried to Stephania Skoczylas (1917-2003) on April 30, 1949, in New Canaan, CTTwo sons, Robert and William.Last local address: 55 Belden Avenue and 29 Saddle RoadEnlisted on April 15, 1942 (one day after his 18th birthday)Serial number 11066119Unit: 1st Infantry Division,Continue reading “TECHNICAL SERGEANT WALTER GILBERT SMITH; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS FRANK DAVID FALASCA; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: June 21, 1921 (Norwalk, CT) – May 10, 2007 (Okaloosa County, FL); 87 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Grace Elizabeth Lucskay (1920-1985) on March 17, 1943 in Norwalk, CTCHILDREN: Two children, Richard (1946-2016) and Bonnie Lou Falasca Gavaghan (1952-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 8 Naramake Avenue and 36 Chatham Drive, NorwalkENLISTMENT: October 3, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: 31193073UNIT: MedicalContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS FRANK DAVID FALASCA; U.S. ARMY”
COXSWAIN BENJAMIN BOSTWICK KIRTLAND JR.; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: February 11, 1922 (New York, NY) – March 4, 1997 (Norwalk, CT)MARITAL STATUS: Married Ellen “Sis” Saabye (1920-2018) on July 3, 1948, in NorwalkCHILDREN: Four daughters, Ellen Kirtland Laughton (1953-), Emily Kirtland Scanlon (1954-), Jane Kirtland Mitchell (1961-), and Anne Kirtland Frusciante (1961-). One son, Benjamin B. III (1956-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 20 Raymond Terrace, NorwalkENLISTMENT:Continue reading “COXSWAIN BENJAMIN BOSTWICK KIRTLAND JR.; U.S. NAVY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JOHN ULINE STEUBER; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: March 11, 1918 (Niagara Falls, NY) – July 7, 1995 (Wallingford, CT); 77 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Harriet Shufelt (1913-1993) on June 8, 1947 in Norwalk, CTLOCAL ADDRESS: Richmond Hill Road and 3 Lancaster Drive, NorwalkENLISTMENT: Enlisted on October 11, 1940 and entered service on February 10, 1941SERVICE NUMBER: 20272342UNIT: 390th Antiaircraft ArtilleryContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JOHN ULINE STEUBER; U.S. ARMY”
LANCE CORPORAL JOHN VINCENT AVALONE; U.S. MARINE CORPS
DOB/DOD: May 1, 1948 (Norwalk, CT) – presentMARITAL STATUS: Married Sandra Ketrincheck (1949-) on May 16, 1971, in Norwalk, ConnecticutCHILDREN: Three daughters, Lisa (1973-), Jill (1978-), and Jessica (1980-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 41 Quintard Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: August 14, 1967UNIT: Battery K, 4th Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division (REIN) FAMILY: Born to James (1907-1974) and Florence BifanoContinue reading “LANCE CORPORAL JOHN VINCENT AVALONE; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS FERDINAND POTE; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: March 28, 1915 (Jeannette, PA) – July 11, 2005 (Norwalk, CT); 90 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Virginia Moscariello Pote (1923-2008) on May 13, 1944 in Norwalk.CHILDREN: Three sons, Fred (1946-), John (1947-2004), and Vincent (1954-2019).LOCAL ADDRESS: 40 Spring Street, Norwalk, and 7 Chestnut Hill RoadENLISTMENT: June 3, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: 31123777UNIT: Company E, 2ndContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS FERDINAND POTE; U.S. ARMY”
TECHNICAL SERGEANT EDWARD MONTES DE OCA; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE
DOB/DOD: July 5, 1915 (San Jose, Costa Rica) – June 8, 1970 (Norwalk, CT); 54 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Mary McGowan Montes de Oca (1919-1978).CHILDREN: One son, Michael (1953-). Three daughters, Patricia Montes De Oca Caso (1950-), Christine (1952-), and Rita (1959-). LOCAL ADDRESS: 370 West Avenue, Norwalk (YMCA)ENLISTMENT: July 3, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: 31142824DISCHARGE:Continue reading “TECHNICAL SERGEANT EDWARD MONTES DE OCA; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”
CORPORAL MILTON DEMING POST; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: November 2, 1925 (Jamaica, NY) – August 25, 1991 (Las Vegas, NV); 65 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Dorothy Carrio (1930-2017) on January 3, 1948, in Norwalk. Also married Kathleen E. Donald (1925-?), on August 8, 1980, in Clark County, Nevada. CHILDREN: One stepdaughter, Judy Donald Knapp (1961-). One daughter, Kathleen (1982-). Three sons, RichardContinue reading “CORPORAL MILTON DEMING POST; U.S. ARMY”
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