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PRIVATE FIRST CLASS FRANK JOSEPH FRANCAVILLA; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: February 23, 1922 (Norwalk, CT) – August 15, 1991 (Sarasota, FL); 69 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Betty A. Hogan (1930-2021) on April 8, 1961, in Norwalk, CTCHILDREN: Three sons, Victor (1962-), Edward (1963-), and Raymond (1965-)LOCAL ADDRESS: 4 Harriet StreetENLISTMENT: December 18, 1942DISCHARGE: September 5, 1945SERVICE NUMBER: 31272595UNIT: 1st Battalion, 325th Glider InfantryContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS FRANK JOSEPH FRANCAVILLA; U.S. ARMY”

CORPORAL JOSEPH COOLIS; U.S. ARMY

December 8, 1922 (Archibald, PA) – September 22, 1984 (Norwalk, CT); 61 years oldMarried to Mary Picanti (1922-2020) on April 19, 1947, in Norwalk, CTOne daughter, Linda A. Coolis Palmer Fortin (1950-)Local address: 78 Van Buren Avenue Enlisted on August 25, 1943Discharged on December 23, 1945Service number: 31338281Unit: Battery A, 310th Field Artillery Battalion, 79thContinue reading “CORPORAL JOSEPH COOLIS; U.S. ARMY”

TSGT GORDON WATT BROWN; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE

DOB/DOD: July 26, 1922 (Bronx, NY) – August 13, 1984 (Norwalk, CT); 62 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Jane Brown (1921-1999) in 1948.CHILDREN: NoneLOCAL ADDRESS: 7 Acorn LaneENLISTMENT: February 20, 1943DISCHARGE: November 16, 1945SERVICE NUMBER: 12178815UNIT: 15th Air Force FAMILY: Born to John G. [Army veteran] (1895-1970) and Teresa Watt Brown [Navy veteran] (1895-1964). Gordon wasContinue reading “TSGT GORDON WATT BROWN; U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE”

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JOHN RUTLEDGE “RUT” CULLEN; U.S. MARINE CORPS

DOB/DOD: November 27, 1920 (Norwalk, CT) – May 3, 2010 (Norwalk, CT); 89 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Jeanne D. McConaghie on August 5, 1944 in Stamford, CT. Married to Ann M. Zeoch O’Hara (1919-1983) on March 9, 1952 in New Haven, CTCHILDREN: Two sons, Richard T. O’Hara (1941-) and James R. Cullen (1954-). One daughter,Continue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JOHN RUTLEDGE “RUT” CULLEN; U.S. MARINE CORPS”

PRIVATE ARTHUR JOSEPH BOOTH; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: October 20, 1896 (Red Bank, NJ) – January 1, 1944 (Norwalk, CT); 47 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Helen L. Underhill (1905-1971). CHILDREN: Four sons, Arthur U. (1924-2001), John E. (1925-1967), Richard H. (1937-1995), and Robert A. Sr. (1939-2020). LOCAL ADDRESS: 6 Knight Street, 64 Osborne Avenue, 44 Orchard Street, and 6 Nottingham Place,Continue reading “PRIVATE ARTHUR JOSEPH BOOTH; U.S. ARMY”

TECHNICIAN 4TH GRADE VICTOR MANUEL PARISI; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: November 11, 1915 (Bronx, NY) – September 10, 1979 (West Haven, CT); 63 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Josephine Mondella (1916-?) on January 26, 1946, in Norwalk, CTCHILDREN: Two sons, Richard (1946-) and Martin (1952-)LOCAL ADDRESS: 38 Chestnut StreetENLISTMENT: June 3, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: 31123790DISCHARGE: October 11, 1945UNIT: Company C, 14th Combat Engineers Battalion FAMILY: Born toContinue reading “TECHNICIAN 4TH GRADE VICTOR MANUEL PARISI; U.S. ARMY”

FIRST LIEUTENANT AMERIGO ORLINDO “RICK” MORRONE; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: December 18, 1916 (Altoona, PA) – April 28, 1995 (Norwalk, CT); 78 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Marguerite M. Cutrone (1918-2003) on July 29, 1945 in Norwalk, CTCHILDREN: One son, Andrew (1947-)LOCAL ADDRESS: 19 First Street and 8 West End RoadENLISTMENT: March 21, 1941SERVICE NUMBER – ENLISTED: 31042339COMMISSIONED: December 21, 1942SERVICE NUMBER – OFFICER: O-1326802DISCHARGE:Continue reading “FIRST LIEUTENANT AMERIGO ORLINDO “RICK” MORRONE; U.S. ARMY”

FIRST LIEUTENANT ARTHUR MONROE BILLARD; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: February 4, 1895 (Stamford, CT) – October 21, 1977 (Norwalk, CT); 82 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Carol M. Sawyer (1899-1985) on November 15, 1919 in Montclair, NJCHILDREN: One son, Richard (1921-1998). Two daughters, Ruth S. Billard Morrill (1923-) and Grace G. “Gigi” (1928-2015).LOCAL ADDRESS: 319 Rowayton Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: April 6, 1917DISCHARGE: February 23, 1919UNIT:Continue reading “FIRST LIEUTENANT ARTHUR MONROE BILLARD; U.S. ARMY”

LIEUTENANT COLONEL LOUIS VINCENT GENUARIO; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: January 1, 1926 (Norwalk, CT) – January 10, 2004 (Alexandria, VA); 78 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Rose Greco (1925-2011) on June 6, 1950, at West Point, New YorkCHILDREN: Four daughters, Donna Genuario Hart (1951-), Christina Genuario Aiello (1953-), Marina Genuario Nagler (1954-), and Debra Genuario Whitt (1956-). Two sons, Arthur (1955-) and Louis V.,Continue reading “LIEUTENANT COLONEL LOUIS VINCENT GENUARIO; U.S. ARMY”

SPECIALIST 4TH CLASS JOHN ANTHONY MURPHY; U.S. ARMY

DOB/DOD: May 6, 1950 (Bronx, NY) – presentCHILDREN: Two daughtersLOCAL ADDRESS: Grumman Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: July 29, 1969DISCHARGE: July 28, 1975MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS): 11D20; Armor Recon SpecialistUNIT: B Company, 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry, 1st Regiment of Dragoons (Black Hawk) DECORATIONS: Recipient of the Army Commendation with one oak leaf cluster, Purple Heart Medal, National DefenseContinue reading “SPECIALIST 4TH CLASS JOHN ANTHONY MURPHY; U.S. ARMY”