DOB/DOD: July 22, 1916 (Massachusetts) – December 8, 1941; 26 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: Noroton Avenue, Noroton Heights, DarienENLISTMENT: Commissioned upon graduation from the Naval Academy in June 1938SHIP ASSIGNED TO: USS Enterprise (CV-6), Fighter Squadron Six FAMILY: Born to Eric Allen [Navy veteran] (1880-1951) and Sarah Rogers Allen (1883-1940). Two brothers, James [NavyContinue reading “LIEUTENANT JUNIOR GRADE ERIC ALLEN JR.; U.S. NAVY”
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Why?
Some have asked me, “why spend all that time researching deceased veterans?” To me, the question answers itself. These are the stories of the life and service of those with ties to Norwalk who made the ultimate sacrifice as a result of service to the country during wartime service. It’s critical we know more aboutContinue reading “Why?”
Honor Norwalk CT veterans 