DOB/DOD: May ?, 1864 (Bridgeport, CT) – October 14, 1930; 64 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Elizabeth Elliot (1865-1942) in 1885CHILDREN: Four daughters, Mabel Stratton Carnegie (1888-1966), Inez Stratton Newbauer (1895-1988), Hazel Stratton Tomasetta (1899-1967), and Lavinia Stratton Starr Clark (1904-1995). Two sons, Raymond (1886-1964) and Everett (1896-1972).LOCAL ADDRESS: 49 Gregory Boulevard FAMILY: Born toContinue reading “SERGEANT FRANK SHERWOOD STRATTON; NORWALK PD”
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FIREMAN GEORGE DAVID NASH; NORWALK FD
DOB/DOD: May 9, 1901 (Norwalk, CT) – February 2, 1961 (Norwalk, CT)MARITAL STATUS: Married to Elizabeth Lassu Nash (1902-1975) on June 9, 1922, in NorwalkCHILDREN: One son, Donald (1923-1987)LOCAL ADDRESS: 3 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Norwalk FAMILY: Born to Samuel H. (1865-1922) and Augusta M. “Gussie” Taylor Nash (1878-1923). No siblings. From Norwalk Hour, February 10,Continue reading “FIREMAN GEORGE DAVID NASH; NORWALK FD”
SERGEANT HARRY OAKLAND FOUST JR.; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: December 6, 1929 (Mount Kisko, NY) – May 20, 2014; 84 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Mary Creagh (1929-1988) on October 17, 1953 in Norwalk, CT. Married to Martha E. Vanak (1931-1993) on May 29, 1994 in Norwalk, CT.LOCAL ADDRESS: 24 Belden Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: January 1950SERVICE NUMBER: RA13253122MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY: 1824, Supervising ChefDISCHARGE: MayContinue reading “SERGEANT HARRY OAKLAND FOUST JR.; U.S. ARMY”
CORPORAL ROBERT MELVILLE YOUNG; U.S. ARMY
June 1, 1918 (Norwalk, CT) – December 15, 1979; 61 years oldMarried to Marie Erickson (1921-2004) on January 26, 1946 in Norwalk One daughter, Ellen M. Young Therrien (1947-).Local address when entering service: 22 Lawrence StreetEnlisted on June 17, 1940Service number: 6150710Unit: 1st Infantry Division, 32nd Field Artillery Battalion, Battery A Born to Albert (1892-1960)Continue reading “CORPORAL ROBERT MELVILLE YOUNG; U.S. ARMY”
STAFF SERGEANT EDWARD LOUIS WARGO; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: March 20, 1917 (Norwalk, CT) – September 3, 1995 (Norwalk, CT)MARITAL STATUS: Married to Betty Ross Wilson (1925-2008) on August 31, 1946 in Pawling, NYCHILDREN: Three daughters, Frances “Pinky” Wargo Denzel (1947-), Catherine “Kitty” Wargo Koger (1950-), and Patricia Wargo Burr (1964-).LOCAL ADDRESS: 272 East Avenue, East NorwalkENLISTMENT: May 12, 1943SERVICE NUMBER: 31333881UNIT: CompanyContinue reading “STAFF SERGEANT EDWARD LOUIS WARGO; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS EDWARD CARMINE VINGO; U.S. ARMY
August 7, 1914 (Norwalk, CT) – October 20, 2004 (Norwalk, CT)Married to the former Jonka “Jennie/Jean” Mientka (1923-2018).Four sons, Lewis E. (1946-), Robert A. (1947-), Patrick E. (1952-), and Jeffrey A. (1952-).One daughter, Marta J. (1956-2009).Address when registered for the draft: 78 Taylor Avenue, NorwalkEnlisted December 4, 1942Service number: 31272582Unit: 144th Infantry Division, 36th InfantryContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS EDWARD CARMINE VINGO; U.S. ARMY”
SEAMAN FIRST CLASS JOSEPH JAMES SCAVO SR.; U.S. NAVY
May 26, 1923 (Carbondale, PA) – October 5, 2020; 97 years oldEnlisted April 5, 1943Service number: 8074951 Wounded on October 22,1944, on the Island of Leyte, Philippines. While unloading supplies and troops his LST 704 was attacked from the air and from artillery from the shore. He was told to man his battle station, whichContinue reading “SEAMAN FIRST CLASS JOSEPH JAMES SCAVO SR.; U.S. NAVY”
CORPORAL DAVID CHARLES SANBORN; U.S. MARINE CORPS
DOB/DOD: December 3, 1944 (Easton, MD) – presentMARITAL STATUS: Married Aldonna Janssen (1947-2018) on October 16, 1971, in Fairfield, CT.CHILDREN: Twin sons Stephen and ScottLOCAL ADDRESS: 5 Naromake Avenue, NorwalkENLISTMENT: August 17, 1965UNIT: Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment, 1st Marine Division FAMILY: Born to Charles Taylor (1911-2000) and Philippa Bainbridge Sanborn (1917-2007). One brother,Continue reading “CORPORAL DAVID CHARLES SANBORN; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
STAFF SERGEANT JOSEPH CIRIGLIANO ROMANO; U.S. ARMY
October 13, 1925 (Carlstadt, NJ) – January 17, 2020 (Norwalk, CT)Married to Florence O’Brien Romano (1928-2021).Last address: 1 Woodchuck Court W; NorwalkSerial number: 42069708Unit: 42nd Infantry Division (the Rainbow Division) Also received the Bronze Star Medal. Wounded March 15, 1945. He was raised in Brooklyn, NY, and lived most of his life in Norwalk. HeContinue reading “STAFF SERGEANT JOSEPH CIRIGLIANO ROMANO; U.S. ARMY”
PRIVATE GIOVANNI “JOHN” RESTIVO; U.S. ARMY
DOB/DOD: August 28, 1894 (Palermo, Italy) – June 20, 1974 (Norwalk, CT); 79 years oldLOCAL ADDRESS: 13 Belden Hill Rd (1930 census) and 7 Glover Avenue, Norwalk (1940 census)MARITAL STATUS: Married Nunziata “Nancy” Garramone (1899-1981) on September 24, 1923 in Norwalk.CHILDREN: Four daughters, Concetta “Connie” Restivo Palermo (1924-), Catherine Restivo Young (1926-2016), Jeanne “Jennie” M.Continue reading “PRIVATE GIOVANNI “JOHN” RESTIVO; U.S. ARMY”
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