DOB/DOD: December 4, 1919 (Bridgton, ME) – July 20, 1950; 30 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedENLISTMENT: November 13, 1945, in New Haven, ConnecticutMILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY: 3729 – Combat Construction Specialist FAMILY: Born to Benjamin F. (1873-1947) and Blanche M. Seavey Libby (1890-1942). Two sisters, Gladys M. Libby Hillertz (1916-1979) and Madelyn E. Libby Birt (1921-2006). Half-sisterContinue reading “SERGEANT GEORGE DALTON LIBBY; ARMY”
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SERGEANT JOHN LEE LEVITOW; AIR FORCE
DOB/DOD: November 1, 1945 (Hartford, CT) – November 8, 2000 (Rocky Hill, CT); 55 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Barbara A. Corbeil (1949-) on July 19, 1969, in Glastonbury, Connecticut.CHILDREN: One son, John L. Jr. (1973-). One daughter, Corrie L. Levitow Wilson Santelises (1975-).ENLISTMENT: June 6, 1966.DISCHARGE: April 3, 1970. FAMILY: Born to Leonard T.Continue reading “SERGEANT JOHN LEE LEVITOW; AIR FORCE”
WARRANT OFFICER JUNIOR GRADE JOHN “JACK” CRIDLAND LATHAM; ARMY
DOB/DOD: March 3, 1888 (Windermere, South Lakeland District, Cumbria, England) – November 2, 1975 (Stamford, CT); 87 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Alice Witman Nash (1895-1965). CHILDREN: One son, John N. Latham (1924-2001). One daughter, Constance E. Latham Coonan (1921-1993).ENLISTMENT: May 4, 1917.SERVICE NUMBER: 1212528.DISCHARGE: April 2, 1919. FAMILY: Born to Thomas (1862-1902) and ElizabethContinue reading “WARRANT OFFICER JUNIOR GRADE JOHN “JACK” CRIDLAND LATHAM; ARMY”
FIRST LIEUTENANT AARON STEVEN LANFARE; ARMY
DOB/DOD: September 9, 1824 (Branford, CT) – August 19, 1875 (at sea Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia); 51 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Eliza J. Purse (1826-1903) on March 4, 1851.CHILDREN: Four daughters, Agnes S. Lanfare Woodward (1855-1894), Mary E. (1857-1926), Adella M. Lanfare Thompson (1858-1889), and Jesse F. (1862-1870).ENLISTMENT: November 16, 1861, in Branford, Connecticut.DISCHARGE: Mustered outContinue reading “FIRST LIEUTENANT AARON STEVEN LANFARE; ARMY”
SERGEANT MAJOR ALLAN JAY KELLOGG JR.; MARINE CORPS
DOB/DOD: October 1, 1943 (Bethel, CT) – presentMARITAL STATUS: Married Carol D. Haviland (1942-2002) on October 4, 1969, in Bethel, Connecticut.CHILDREN: Two sons, Allan J. III (1967-) and Aaron [U.S. Army Ranger] (?-). Three daughters, Tanya (1972-), Meagan Kellogg Soderholm (1979-), and Maile (1986-). Two stepdaughters Rhonda Haviland (1962-) and Kristin (1964-). FAMILY: Born toContinue reading “SERGEANT MAJOR ALLAN JAY KELLOGG JR.; MARINE CORPS”
LANDSMAN JOHN JONES; NAVY
DOB/DOD: August 25, 1841 (Bridgeport, CT) – August 14, 1907 (Portsmouth, NH); 65 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Catherine Power (1842-1904).CHILDREN: Four sons, William H. (1873-1941), Edward (1877-1889), Thomas (1879-1898), and James (1880-1899). Four daughters, Mary (1872-1884), Elizabeth (1876-?), Teresa G. (1883-1955), and Margaret B. (1891-1952).ENLISTMENT: May 13, 1861, in Acton, Massachusetts. FAMILY: Born to JamesContinue reading “LANDSMAN JOHN JONES; NAVY”
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WILLIAM JAMES “JIMMY” JOHNSTON SR.; ARMY
DOB/DOD: August 15, 1918 (Trenton, NJ) – May 29, 1990 (Newington, CT); 71 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Dorothy G. Clark Johnston (1921-2005) on August 8, 1942, in Colchester, ConnecticutCHILDREN: One son, William J., Jr. (1943-). Three daughters, Dorothy “Dottie” E. Johnston O’Meara (1946-), Diane J. Johnston Carragher (1950-2014), and Donna L. (1954-).ENLISTMENT: March 13, 1943.SERVICEContinue reading “PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WILLIAM JAMES “JIMMY” JOHNSTON SR.; ARMY”
SERGEANT MAJOR FREDERICK RANDOLPH JACKSON; ARMY
DOB/DOD: February 18, 1844 (North Haven, CT) – February 14, 1925 (Smithville, NY); 80 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Emma L. Gibbs (1846-1872) on February 2, 1865, in Washington, DC.CHILDREN: Three daughters, Maude I. Jackson Crumb (1866-1953), Emma G. Jacson Burch (1868-1958), and Harriet W. (1871-1872).ENLISTMENT: August 29, 1861, in New Haven, Connecticut.IMPRISONMENT: Imprisoned on JuneContinue reading “SERGEANT MAJOR FREDERICK RANDOLPH JACKSON; ARMY”
BREVET MAJOR WILLIAM STONE HUBBELL; ARMY
DOB/DOD: April 19, 1837 (Wolcottville, CT) – August 28, 1930 (Plymouth, MA); 93 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Caroline Southmayd (1840-1922)CHILDREN: Two sons, William S. II (1874-1901) and DeWitt (1876-1952). Two daughters, Mary C. (1867-1947) and Susan (1869-1958).ENLISTMENT: August 30, 1862, in North Stonington, ConnecticutCOMMISSIONED: November 1862DISCHARGE: Mustered out November 24, 1862FAMILY: Born to ReverendContinue reading “BREVET MAJOR WILLIAM STONE HUBBELL; ARMY”
COLONEL SAMUEL BELTON HORNE; ARMY
DOB/DOD: March 3, 1843 (Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland *) – September 18, 1928 (Winchester, CT); 85 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Etta D. Bartlett Horne (1852-1930) in 1872.CHILDREN: One son, Frank B. (1873-1874). One daughter, Belle B. Horne Lawton (1872-1954).ENLISTMENT: April 22, 1861, in Winsted, ConnecticutDISCHARGE: Mustered out on November 17, 1864. * There are inconsistenciesContinue reading “COLONEL SAMUEL BELTON HORNE; ARMY”