May 16, 1919 (Norwalk, CT) – September 9, 1942; 23 years oldUnmarriedLast local address: 29 Adams Avenue; mother at 75 Gregory Boulevard, East NorwalkService number: 239188USS Muskeget (WAG-48)Missing in Action (MIA); at sea Born to Clarence W. (1894-1967) and Josephine E. Bennett Vail (1896-1980). Brother, Robert S. (1927-2016). Awarded the Purple Heart Medal. Seaman FirstContinue reading “QUARTERMASTER THIRD CLASS WALTON BENNETT VAIL; U.S. COAST GUARD”