DOB/DOD: October 2, 1916 (Norwalk, CT) – March 26, 1942; 25 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Engaged to Irene E. Domonkos (1922-1995) of 15 Lincoln Avenue in Norwalk, December 17, 1941; she never married after William’s death.LOCAL ADDRESS: 92 Winfield Street, East NorwalkENLISTMENT: September 7, 1937; reenlisted December 27, 1941SERVICE NUMBER: 2072076SHIP ASSIGNED TO: USS Atik (AK-101)Continue reading “MACHINIST’S MATE SECOND CLASS WILLIAM JOSEPH CZINKY; U.S. NAVY”
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TECHNICAL SERGEANT JAMES FRANCIS CHIMENTO; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: January 19, 1919 (Norwalk, CT) – March 16, 1942; 23 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 59 Spring Hill Avenue, NorwalkSERVICE NUMBER: 20132955UNIT: Headquarters Company, 192nd Field Artillery, 43rd Infantry Division FAMILY: Son of Italian-born Antonio J. (1885-1953) and Rose Cavallo Chimento (1882-1934). Three brothers, Patrick (1907-1994), Joseph (1916-1999), and Antonio “Anthony” (1920-2004). Four sisters,Continue reading “TECHNICAL SERGEANT JAMES FRANCIS CHIMENTO; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ADOLPH JOHN CARATONE; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: June 7, 1921 (Norwalk, CT) – May 31, 1943; 21 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 7 Wall Street, NorwalkENLISTMENT: August 5, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: 31167218 FAMILY: Born to Alexander (1888-1966) and Mary Ruvo Caratone (1892-1965). One sister, Clotilde (Nellie) Caratone LeBrun (1932-). Four stepbrothers, William (1914-1966), Anthony (1917-1956), Charles (1922-1999), and Rocco (1924-1998). Two stepsisters,Continue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ADOLPH JOHN CARATONE; U.S. ARMY”
SEAMAN THIRD CLASS WILLIAM DALLAS CAMERON JR.; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: December 30, 1918 (Stamford, CT) – August 9, 1942; 23 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 28 First Street, East NorwalkENLISTMENT: July 8, 1941SERVICE NUMBER: 2073517SHIP ASSIGNED TO: USS Quincy (CA-39)STATUS: Missing In Action (MIA); at sea, not recoverable FAMILY: Born to William D. Sr. (1885-1943) and Minnie Louise Seemar Cameron (1891-1919). William was theirContinue reading “SEAMAN THIRD CLASS WILLIAM DALLAS CAMERON JR.; U.S. NAVY”
SEAMAN SECOND CLASS WILLIAM FREDERICH CALDARA; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: February 27, 1920 (New York City) – November 13, 1942; 22 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: North Taylor Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: January 15, 1942, 5 weeks after the attack on Pearl HarborSERVICE NUMBER: 6420921SHIP ASSIGNED TO: USS Juneau (CL-52)STATUS: Missing In Action (MIA); at sea, not recoverable FAMILY: Born to Frank H. Sr. (1896-1963) andContinue reading “SEAMAN SECOND CLASS WILLIAM FREDERICH CALDARA; U.S. NAVY”
SEAMAN SECOND CLASS CHARLES NORMAN BYINGTON; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: September 25, 1919 (Norwalk, CT) – November 13, 1942; 23 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: New Canaan Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: January 15, 1942, 5 weeks after Pearl HarborSERVICE NUMBER: 6420914SHIP ASSIGNED TO: USS Juneau (CL-52)STATUS: Missing In Action (MIA); at sea, not recoverable FAMILY: Born to Carleton M. (1889-1956) and Norma Pearl Grumman Byington (1893-1975).Continue reading “SEAMAN SECOND CLASS CHARLES NORMAN BYINGTON; U.S. NAVY”
SEAMAN WALTER WILLIAM “BILLY” ARCHER; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: September 7, 1921 (Norwalk, CT) – March 29, 1943; 21 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 103 Clinton Avenue, BridgeportENLISTMENT: October 1, 1942SERVICE NUMBER: 6426433SHIP ASSIGNED TO: Received on board the USS Stockton (DD-646) on January 31, 1943 FAMILY: Born to Charles W. Sr. (1890-?) and Clara E. Holly Archer (1891-1963). Three brothers, Charles W.Continue reading “SEAMAN WALTER WILLIAM “BILLY” ARCHER; U.S. NAVY”
CHIEF YEOMAN ANTHONY FRANK AQUINO, U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: May 5, 1908 (Norwalk, CT) – March 2, 1942; 33 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Edith Sherburne Aquino (1907-1999) on April 15, 1929, in New London, CT. Separated on June 1, 1933, and divorced. LOCAL ADDRESS: 41 Plymouth Avenue, Norwalk ENLISTMENT: April 1922. SERVICE NUMBER: 2067759 SHIPS ASSIGNED TO: USS Pillsbury (DD-227) and theContinue reading “CHIEF YEOMAN ANTHONY FRANK AQUINO, U.S. NAVY”
PRIVATE WILLIAM ZOELLER; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: October 3, 1887 (Marburg, Germany) – December 22, 1918; 31 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 33 Lincoln Avenue, South NorwalkENLISTED: May 22, 1918SERVICE NUMBER: 2885070UNIT: Company L, 313th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division FAMILY: Born to Frederick (1858-1928) and Teresa Zipperer (1866-1922). One brother, Edward (1893-?). CIRCUMSTANCES: Died at Langres, France, of typhoid feverContinue reading “PRIVATE WILLIAM ZOELLER; U.S. ARMY”
APPRENTICE SEAMAN DAVID JONATHAN WEED; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: November 11, 1900 (Norwalk, CT) – December 17, 1917; 17 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 101 Cedar Street, Norwalk; also lived at 232 East Avenue, Norwalk.ENLISTMENT: December 4, 1917SERVICE NUMBER: 1371837UNIT: Naval Training Station, Newport, Rhode Island FAMILY: Thomas Weed (1866-1946) and Nettie Partrick Weed (1874-1942). Three sisters, Grace (1894-1958), Aimee (1899-1937), and ElizabethContinue reading “APPRENTICE SEAMAN DAVID JONATHAN WEED; U.S. NAVY”
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