DOB/DOD: 1853 * (Waterbury, CT) – December 16, 1933 (Staten Island, NY); 80 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedENLISTMENT: August 17, 1875 * The exact Date of Birth is unknown. FAMILY: Born to Richard (1820-?) and Annie Ryan (1823-?) [both born in Ireland]. Two sisters, Margaret Ryan White (1849-1927) and Mary (1850-?). Two brothers, John (1852-?) andContinue reading “ORDINARY SEAMAN RICHARD RYAN; NAVY”
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LIEUTENANT COMMANDER GEORGE HARRY ROSE; NAVY
DOB/DOD: February 28, 1880 (Stamford, CT) – December 7, 1932 (Teaneck, NJ); 52 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Augusta Bogen (1887-1921). Married to Eva M. Wintermute (1902-1975).CHILDREN: Two daughters, Florence R. Rose Burton (1906-1969) and Anna (1908-?). One son, George H. (1911-1996). FAMILY: Parent and sibling information were not found. MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION AWARDEDContinue reading “LIEUTENANT COMMANDER GEORGE HARRY ROSE; NAVY”
SEAMAN JAMES ROBERTS; NAVY
DOB/DOD: February 14, 1837 (England) – October 19, 1908 (Bath, NY); 71 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedENLISTMENT: September 5, 1863, in Hartford, Connecticut, into Company K, 8th Connecticut Infantry. Enlisted in the U.S. Navy on May 3, 1864.DISCHARGE: April 15, 1865.NOTE: He lived in Bristol, Connecticut, when he enlisted in 1863. FAMILY: Family information is unknown.Continue reading “SEAMAN JAMES ROBERTS; NAVY”
CHIEF RADIOMAN THOMAS JAMES REEVES; NAVY
DOB/DOD: December 9, 1895 (Thomaston, CT) – December 7, 1941; 45 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedENLISTMENT: July 20, 1917DISCHARGE AND SUBSEQUENT REENLISTMENT: Discharged on August 21, 1921, and on October 12, 1921, he reenlisted in the Navy, making it his career. FAMILY: Born to William Reeves (1850-1938) and Mary O’Riley Reeves (1858-1939) [both born in Ireland].Continue reading “CHIEF RADIOMAN THOMAS JAMES REEVES; NAVY”
PRIVATE HERBERT IRVING PRESTON; U.S. MARINE CORPS
DOB/DOD: August 6, 1878 (Berkeley, NJ) – December 8, 1928 (Norwalk, CT); 50 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Edith L. Pennoyer Preston (1885-1958) on April 29, 1906, in Westport, ConnecticutCHILDREN: Two sons, Harry F. (1909-1994) and Irving W. (1912-1965).ENLISTMENT: June 29, 1899, and assigned to League Island, Pennsylvania. FAMILY: Born to Joseph H. (1838-1918) andContinue reading “PRIVATE HERBERT IRVING PRESTON; U.S. MARINE CORPS”
PRIVATE GEORGE WARREN POTTER; ARMY
DOB/DOD: December 11, 1843 (Coventry, RI) – November 30, 1918 (Sterling, CT); 74 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Susan A. Yeaw (1852-1927) on December 21, 1866, in Coventry, Rhode Island. Lucy Ann Burdick Smith (1854-1926) on September 21, 1884, in Scituate, Rhode Island.CHILDREN: One son with Susan, William F. (1868-1944).ENLISTMENT: February 26, 1862.REENLISTMENT: March 5, 1864.DISCHARGE:Continue reading “PRIVATE GEORGE WARREN POTTER; ARMY”
SECOND CLASS BOY* OSCAR EDWARD PECK; NAVY
* The rank of Second Class Boy is for boys aged 15 to 17 rated as such on entry to a training ship. Such entry was conditional on a boy’s adequate physical height, weight, medical fitness, and evidence of being of ‘good character.’ DOB/DOD: March 1, 1847 (Bridgeport, CT) – October 23, 1906 (Noroton Heights,Continue reading “SECOND CLASS BOY* OSCAR EDWARD PECK; NAVY”
CORPORAL JOHN GIDEON PALMER; ARMY
DOB/DOD: October 14, 1845 (Montville, CT) – November 17, 1901 (New Haven, CT); 56 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Elvira A. Grover (1846-1929)CHILDREN: One son, Charles N. (1869-?). Three daughters, Eunice G. (1873-), Emma G. (1874-), and Ola S. (1890-).ENLISTMENT: August 6, 1862, in Montville, Connecticut, at just 16 years old.DISCHARGE: September 24, 1864. FAMILY: Born toContinue reading “CORPORAL JOHN GIDEON PALMER; ARMY”
CORPORAL WILLIAM O’NEILL; ARMY
DOB/DOD: 1848 (Tariffville [Simsbury], CT) – unknown *ENLISTMENT: March 21, 1870, in New York CityDISCHARGE: March 21, 1875. * Exact Dates of Birth and Death are unknown. FAMILY: No family information could be found. MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING: Indian CampaignsBRANCH OF SERVICE: ArmyUNIT: Company I, 4th U.S. Cavalry, CompanyDATE OF ISSUEContinue reading “CORPORAL WILLIAM O’NEILL; ARMY”
FIRST LIEUTENANT ELLIOTT MALLOY NORTON; ARMY
DOB/DOD: June 15, 1834 (Connecticut *) – January 5, 1899 (North Shade, MI); 64 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Lucinda “Lucy” L. Bennett (1844-1917) on March 12, 1868 in Alamo, MichiganCHILDREN: Five sons, Elliott M. (1872-1960), Claude B. (1874-1933), Seward J. (1879-1959), Ralph S. (1887-1965), and Maxwell “Maxie” (1891-1907). Two daughters, Effie M. (1871-1879) andContinue reading “FIRST LIEUTENANT ELLIOTT MALLOY NORTON; ARMY”