DOB/DOD: November 10, 1946 (Parkersburg, WV) – January 3, 2024 (Norwalk, CT); 77 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Susan Gustafson (1946-) on December 14, 1968, in Norwalk, ConnecticutCHILDREN: Two sons, Christopher P. (1970-1973) and Jonathan P. (1974-).LOCAL ADDRESSES: 15 Cider Lane and 42 Olmstead Place, NorwalkENLISTMENT: November 5, 1965SERVICE NUMBER: 2186409MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY: 1341 = EngineerContinue reading “SERGEANT PAUL CHRISTOPHER “SKIP” LEROW; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
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CLERGY WHO DIED IN VIETNAM
In 2022, Norwalk hosted The Wall That Heals, a 3/4 scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. In the months leading up to that event, I took the time to research the 16 clergy who died in Vietnam. Recently, I decided to go back to that document and update it more thoroughly.Continue reading “CLERGY WHO DIED IN VIETNAM”
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”
SERGEANT PETER PAUL PREVIDI; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: April 4, 1943 (Norwalk, CT) – present MARITAL STATUS: Married Laura Jean Anania on July 8, 1973, in Brockton, MassachusettsLOCAL ADDRESS: 3 Thames Street, NorwalkENLISTMENT: October 14, 1965SERVICE NUMBER: 51541506DISCHARGE: July 19, 1967UNIT: Company A, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 196th Light Infantry Brigade FAMILY: Born to Peter L. (1901-1975) and Anna “Anne” E.Continue reading “SERGEANT PETER PAUL PREVIDI; U.S. ARMY”
SERGEANT FIRST CLASS ROBERT EDWARD LANE JR.; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: July 8, 1931 (Norwalk, CT) – March 17, 2011 (Homer City, PA); 79 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Grace M. Gantek on February 9, 1952, in Danbury, Connecticut. Married Anna L. Spallone on November 22, 1957, in Norwalk, Connecticut.CHILDREN: Four daughters, Dorothy (1958-2022), Linda S. Lane Goggins (1952-2020), Theresa (1966-1966), and Marie Lane Horne (1964-).Continue reading “SERGEANT FIRST CLASS ROBERT EDWARD LANE JR.; U.S. ARMY”
LANCE CORPORAL VICTOR EDWARD BUDNIK; U.S. MARINE CORPS
DOB/DOD: October 26, 1946 (unknown place of birth) – presentMARITAL STATUS: Married Linda L. Leavitt (1949-) on January 18, 1969, in Norwalk, CT. Married Claire Jansen Furnari (1953-2015) on January 26, 1986, in Norwalk, CTCHILDREN: UnknownLOCAL ADDRESS: 19 Deerwood Court, NorwalkENLISTMENT: UnknownSERVICE NUMBER: 2368711UNIT: 3rd Platoon, L Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine DivisionContinue reading “LANCE CORPORAL VICTOR EDWARD BUDNIK; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ALEXANDER GEORGE WAINIO; U.S. MARINE CORPS
DOB/DOD: October 19, 1948 (Norwalk, CT) – May 26, 1967; 18 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: Scofield Place, East NorwalkENLISTMENT: November 9, 1965, at 17 years, and 21 days oldSERVICE NUMBER: 2182182MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY: 0351, Anti-tank AssaultmanTOUR START DATE: unknownUNIT: I Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, III MAF FAMILY: Born to Alexander Marlow (1923-1989) andContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ALEXANDER GEORGE WAINIO; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
STAFF SERGEANT WILLIAM JAMES TARSI; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: April 14, 1933 (Danbury, CT) – August 24, 1966; 33 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Faye Freidel Tarsi (1931-1998)CHILDREN: Three daughters: Dana J. Tarsi Basilicato West (1959-), Michelle S. Tarsi Lopez (1960-), and Fosta M. Tarsi Davis McNulty (1963-2021).LOCAL ADDRESS: 215 Liberty Square, NorwalkENLISTMENT: May 1, 1965SERVICE NUMBER: 19738173MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY: 11B40, Light Weapons InfantryTOUR START DATE:Continue reading “STAFF SERGEANT WILLIAM JAMES TARSI; U.S. ARMY”
SPECIALIST FIFTH CLASS ROBERT FRANCIS STEVENS; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: February 18, 1944 (Norwalk, CT) – June 10, 1967; 23 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 65 Van Zant Street, East NorwalkENLISTMENT: October 31, 1963MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY: 94B20, Food Service SpecialistTOUR START DATE: December 1, 1966SERVICE NUMBER: 11432410UNIT: Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division FAMILY: Born to Leland A. (1922-2012) and MaryContinue reading “SPECIALIST FIFTH CLASS ROBERT FRANCIS STEVENS; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS DANIEL JOHN SHEA, U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: January 29, 1947 (Norwalk, CT) – May 14, 1969; 22 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 5 St. John Street, East Norwalk (house is no longer there)ENLISTMENT: April 24, 1968MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY: 91A10; Combat MedicTOUR START DATE: March 27, 1969 (killed 48 days later)SERVICE NUMBER: 52725281UNIT: HQ & HQ Company, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade,Continue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS DANIEL JOHN SHEA, U.S. ARMY”
Honor Norwalk CT veterans 