DOB/DOD: July 11, 1930 (Darien, CT) – October 27, 1950; 20 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 351 Post Road, DarienSERVICE NUMBER: 1074317Korean War Project Key No: 21557UNIT: B Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division FAMILY: Born to Domenick (1887-1946) and Minerva “Minnie” Wheat Nacci (1893-1959). Two brothers, Louis (1920-2005) and Vincent (1918-1997).Continue reading “CORPORAL JULIUS CAESAR NACCI; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
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FIRST LIEUTENANT JOHN BERNARD “JACKIE” MCGUINNESS; U.S. AIR FORCE
DOB/DOD: October 18, 1928 (Norwalk, CT) – July 19, 1951; 22 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 402B Washington Village, South NorwalkSERVICE NUMBER: 1911864Korean War Project Key No: 19499UNIT: 729th Bomb Squadron; 452nd Bomb WingSTATUS: Missing In Action (MIA). The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) lists his case as “Deferred”. Deferred cases are assessed to haveContinue reading “FIRST LIEUTENANT JOHN BERNARD “JACKIE” MCGUINNESS; U.S. AIR FORCE”
ENSIGN GEORGE ALAN MARTIN; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: December 13, 1928 (Norwalk, CT) – February 7, 1951; 22 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 477 New Canaan Ave, NorwalkSERVICE NUMBER: 505344Korean War Project Key No: 36701UNIT: Fighter Squadron 24 (FITRON 24); USS Valley Forge (CV-45)STATUS: Missing In Action (MIA); at sea; DPAA lists his case as “Non-Recoverable” FAMILY: Born to George L. (1894-1982)Continue reading “ENSIGN GEORGE ALAN MARTIN; U.S. NAVY”
AVIONICS ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN THIRD CLASS JOHN FRANCIS LYONS JR.; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: September 30, 1928 (New York, NY) – February 26, 1952; 23 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 13 Harrison Avenue, New Canaan, CTSERVICE NUMBER: 7192151Korean War Project Key No: 35197UNIT: Air Antisubmarine Squadron 25, USS Bataan (CVL-29) FAMILY: Born to John F. (1888-1972) and Annie Quinn Lyons (1889-1976), both born in Ireland. One brother James (1923-1955).Continue reading “AVIONICS ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN THIRD CLASS JOHN FRANCIS LYONS JR.; U.S. NAVY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS GEORGE JAY FISCHER; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: February 23, 1931 (New York, NY) – January 16, 1951; 19 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: Indian Hill Road, Norwalk (Silvermine)SERVICE NUMBER: 12320698Korean War Project Key No: 34423UNIT: 1st Cavalry Division, 7th Cavalry Regiment, Headquarters & Headquarters Company FAMILY: Born to Meyer (1899-1961) and Gertrude Fischer (1907-1982). Two sisters, Arleen (1929-1960) and Susan (1938-1995).Continue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS GEORGE JAY FISCHER; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS DONALD CARROLL BROWNE; U.S. MARINE CORPS
DOB/DOD: June 4, 1931 (Norwalk, CT) – October 29, 1952; 21 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 42 Chestnut Hill Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: March 10, 1952MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY: 2100, Basic Ground Ordnance MaintenanceSERVICE NUMBER: 1248616Korean War Project Key No: 3433UNIT: I Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division FAMILY: Born to Walter A. (1908-1977) andContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS DONALD CARROLL BROWNE; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
PRIVATE FRANK NICHOLAS BEERWA; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: September 24, 1926 (Norwalk, CT) – February 13, 1951; 24 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Engaged to Martha Helen Urbanowicz (1923-1994)LOCAL ADDRESS: 1 Pine Hill Road and 43 Van Zant St, East NorwalkSERVICE NUMBER: 51090029ENLISTMENT: October 13, 1950MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY: Corps of Engineers, 00084, Stationary FiremanKorean War Project Key No: 1841UNIT: 7th Infantry Division, 13th EngineerContinue reading “PRIVATE FRANK NICHOLAS BEERWA; U.S. ARMY”
ENSIGN ULMONT IRVING “MONTY” WHITEHEAD JR.; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: April 13, 1915 (Hartford, CT) – December 7, 1941; 26 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 208 New Britain Avenue, HartfordENLISTMENT: April 27, 1933COMMISSIONED: June 6, 1940SHIP ASSIGNED TO: USS Arizona (BB-39) FAMILY: Born to Ulmont Sr. (1890-1959) and Helen Robertson Whitehead (1891-1980). One sister, Beverly Whitehead Adams (1917-1977). DECORATIONS: Received the Purple Heart Medal.Continue reading “ENSIGN ULMONT IRVING “MONTY” WHITEHEAD JR.; U.S. NAVY”
PRIVATE FELIX STANLEY WEGRZYN; U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS
DOB/DOD: November 20, 1921 (Connecticut) – December 14, 1941; 20 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 392 Arctic Street, Bridgeport (1940 census)ENLISTMENT: September 12, 1940SERVICE NUMBER: 11019658UNIT: 31st Test & Evaluation Squadron, 31st Bombardment Squadron; Hickam Field, Hawaii FAMILY: Born to Francis “Frank” (1906-1978) and Anna Wegrzyn (1909-1953). One sister, Geraldine Wegrzyn Grucce (1933-). Two brothers,Continue reading “PRIVATE FELIX STANLEY WEGRZYN; U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS”
2ND LIEUTENANT GORDON HERBERT STERLING JR.; U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS
DOB/DOD: June 30, 1919 (Ilion, New York) – December 7, 1941; 22 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Engaged to 2nd Lt Ada Margaret “Peggy” Olsson (1916-1999), U.S. Army nurse. NOTE: In 1945, then Lieutenant Peggy Olsson was the supervising nurse for the amputation ward at McCloskey General Hospital in Temple, Texas. She never married and died atContinue reading “2ND LIEUTENANT GORDON HERBERT STERLING JR.; U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS”
Honor Norwalk CT veterans 