ABLE SEAMAN ALEXANDER PANKO

DOB/DOD: February 29, 1920 (New Haven, CT) – July 9, 1943; 23 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: North BranfordSERVICE NUMBER: Z-380200 FAMILY: Born to Martin V. (1885-1971) and Katherine Chigir Panko (1895-1978) [both born in Poland]. Three sisters, Florence P. Panko Hart (1916-2013), Anna J. Panko Mulvey (1929-), and Olga (1932-). Two brothers, Victor (1918-2001)Continue reading “ABLE SEAMAN ALEXANDER PANKO”

COOK WILLIAM ALBERT NOVACK

DOB/DOD: January 9, 1914 (Naugatuck, CT) – September 19, 1942; 28 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: HartfordSERVICE NUMBER: Z-069392 FAMILY: Born to Anthony Novack (1887-1930) and Tophila “Tillie Macutha Clouser (1889-1945). Two sisters, Ella Novack Dwonkus (1909-1982) and Ann Mary Novack Gelinas (1921-2006). One brother, Stanley Novack (1911-1931). From The Hartford Courant on January 11,Continue reading “COOK WILLIAM ALBERT NOVACK”

ABLE SEAMAN WILLIAM PATRICK NORRIS

DOB/DOD: September 24, 1906 (Bridgeport, CT) – July 25, 1944; 37 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: BridgeportSERVICE NUMBER: Z-389812 FAMILY: Born to Jeremiah (1864-1929) and Amelia A. Gibbons Norris (1868-1918). Five sisters, Mary A. Norris O’Connor (1890-1959), Catherine Norris Downes (1892-1977), Helen Norris Culley (1895-1964), Mildred A. Norris McCormack (1900-1979), and Anne M. Norris JonesContinue reading “ABLE SEAMAN WILLIAM PATRICK NORRIS”

FIRST ENGINEER THOMAS MUIRHEAD, JR.

DOB/DOD: July 3, 1880 (Dallas, TX) – December 7, 1941; 61 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Theresa D. Wheeler [born in Canada] (1881-1946) on June 3, 1907, in Multnomah, OregonCHILDREN: One daughter, Georgia L. Muirhead Garner (1911-?).LOCAL ADDRESS: BridgeportSERVICE NUMBER: Unknown FAMILY: Born to Thomas J. Sr. (1849-1925) and Amanda Crow Muirhead (1847-1900). Three brothers, WilliamContinue reading “FIRST ENGINEER THOMAS MUIRHEAD, JR.”

MESSMAN LOUIS JOSEPH MISINONILE

DOB/DOD: September 2, 1919 (East Boston, MA) – December 2, 1943; 24 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 248 Pleasant View Avenue, BridgeportSERVICE NUMBER: Z-375236 FAMILY: Born to Andrew G. (1890-1968) and Rosa “Rose” Lombardo Misinonile (1900-1980) [both born in Italy]. One brother, Raymond (1924-2014). Four sisters, Rose Misinonile Donofrio (1918-2000), Connie T. Misinonile Nettles (1921-2020),Continue reading “MESSMAN LOUIS JOSEPH MISINONILE”

FIRST ENGINEER LLOYD JAMES MILLER

DOB/DOD: November 3, 1895 (Plainfield, CT) – January 9, 1943; 47 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Alice M. (1907-?)CHILDREN: One son, Lloyd J. Jr. (1927-2000)LOCAL ADDRESS: Peckhams Street, SterlingPRIOR MILITARY SERVICE: U.S. Navy, April 30, 1917, until discharge on October 13, 1919SERVICE NUMBER: Z-111268 FAMILY: Born to James G. (1869-1916) and Hattie A. Sherman MillerContinue reading “FIRST ENGINEER LLOYD JAMES MILLER”

WIPER JOHN MCLEOD

DOB/DOD: December 15, 1907 (Wishaw, Scotland) – April 20, 1946; 38 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Stasia H. Szymanski (1911-1944) on September 9, 1930, in Brewster, New YorkCHILDREN: Two sons, John S. (1931-2025) and Ronald J. (1932-2019).LOCAL ADDRESS: 205 Alsace Street, BridgeportSERVICE NUMBER: Z-502589 FAMILY: Born to Joseph (1871-1959) and Mary Mitchell McLeod (1874-1962). Three sisters,Continue reading “WIPER JOHN MCLEOD”

DECK ENGINEER LEO LOUIS MARCHESSEAULT

DOB/DOD: December 23, 1897 (Killingly, CT) – June 15, 1942; 44 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: KillinglySERVICE NUMBER: Z-024603 FAMILY: Born to Joseph H.M. (1863-1942) and Marie Louise Ludovica Lussier Marchesseault (1864-1918) [both born in Canada]. Three brothers, Joseph A.A. (1888-1951), Joseph A.A. (1890-1956), Oscar (1892-1892), and Raymond A. (1899-1969). Two sisters, Mary A.A. (1893-1988)Continue reading “DECK ENGINEER LEO LOUIS MARCHESSEAULT”

FIREMAN/WATERTENDER FRANCIS “FRANK” WESLEY LYNCH

OB/DOD: December 8, 1895 (Cambridge, MA) – October 9, 1942; 46 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Mary Dumas (1897-1915). She died 2 months after giving birth to their daughter.CHILDREN: One daughter, Eleanor Elizabeth Lynch LeBel (1915-2000)LOCAL ADDRESS: East HartfordSERVICE NUMBER: Z-15263 FAMILY: Born to Mellville W. (1867-1898) and Maria “Mary” E. Debay Lynch Dunn (1875-1933). Stepfather,Continue reading “FIREMAN/WATERTENDER FRANCIS “FRANK” WESLEY LYNCH”

DECK HAND JOHN JOSEPH LOGIOCO

DOB/DOD: December 28, 1912 (New London, CT) – January 8, 1942; 29 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 77 Belden Street, New LondonSERVICE NUMBER: Unknown FAMILY: Born to Joseph (1890-1978) and Antonia Romano LoGioco (1895-1916). Stepmother, Orsola Grillo LoGioco (1898-1972). One sister, Maria “Mary” LoGioco Gaska (1914-1949). One brother, James J. (1915-1953). Four half-sisters, Antoinette “Ann”Continue reading “DECK HAND JOHN JOSEPH LOGIOCO”