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”
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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”
CAPTAIN EDWIN MICHAEL NEVILLE; ARMY
DOB/DOD: January 27, 1843 (Waterbury, CT) – October 4, 1886 (Waterbury, CT); 43 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedENLISTMENT: January 13, 1864, in Waterbury, ConnecticutDISCHARGE: August 2, 1865 FAMILY: Born to Michael (1805-1866) and Ann Delaney Neville (1807-1877). Brothers, Timothy (1837-1898), Matthew F. (1846-1909), and John J. (1850-1936). One sister, Margaret Neville Dougherty (1841-1910). MEDAL OF HONORContinue reading “CAPTAIN EDWIN MICHAEL NEVILLE; ARMY”
COLONEL ROBERT BURTON NETT; ARMY
DOB/DOD: June 13, 1922 (New Haven, CT) – October 19, 2008 (Columbus, GA); 86 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Frances Kabler [Army Nurse Corps veteran] (1918-2012).CHILDREN: One son, Robert B. Jr. [Army veteran] (1954-2012).ENLISTMENT: Connecticut National Guard from June 13, 1940 – September 29, 1940. Commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant on December 26, 1942.RETIREMENT: July 31, 1973.Continue reading “COLONEL ROBERT BURTON NETT; ARMY”
QUARTER GUNNER* JOHN NEIL; NAVY
* Quarter gunners were supervised by the gunner’s mates. Most ships carried one quarter gunner for every four guns. Their duties were similar to those of the gunner’s mates, but they were also considered prime seamen and often found themselves keeping watch and supervising tricky sail handling maneuvers. DOB/DOD: 1837 # (Newfoundland, Canada) – unknownContinue reading “QUARTER GUNNER* JOHN NEIL; NAVY”