DOB/DOD: June 21, 1913 (Norwich, CT) – January 10, 1943; 29 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedENLISTMENT: September 12, 1940, in Bangor, Maine.SERVICE NUMBER: 11014123 FAMILY: Born to Alfred C. Sr. (1877-?) and Olive S. Gadrow Fournier (1874-1914). One brother, Alfred C. Jr. (1910-1939). Two half-brothers from his mother’s first marriage, Charles Michaud (1897-1948) and Ernest MichaudContinue reading “SERGEANT WILLIAM “BILLY” GRANT FOURNIER; ARMY”
Tag Archives: medal of honor
COMMISSARY SERGEANT* THOMAS HALL FORSYTH JR.; ARMY
* During the Civil War, Commissary Sergeants were one of three Non-Commissioned Staff Sergeants, along with the Quartermaster Sergeant and Sergeant Major. The Commissary Sergeant was responsible for helping the Assistant Commissary of Subsistence, typically a Captain or Lieutenant, with overseeing the distribution of rations to the soldiers. Future President, and at the time, 19-year-oldContinue reading “COMMISSARY SERGEANT* THOMAS HALL FORSYTH JR.; ARMY”
SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER J. FLYNN; ARMY
DOB/DOD: December 15, 1829 (County Westmeath, Ireland) – October 15, 1889 (Sprague, CT); 60 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Catherine Spratt (1836-1912) on November 24, 1852, in Blackstone, Massachusetts.CHILDREN: Four sons, Joseph T. (1863-1943), John (1859-1939), James (1861-?), and Thomas E. (1874-1964). Five daughters, Anna J. Flynn Craig (1863-1939), Catherine V. Flynn Welch (1865-1942), Sarah C.Continue reading “SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER J. FLYNN; ARMY”
PRIVATE CHARLES DENNISON ENNIS; ARMY
DOB/DOD: August 8, 1843 (Stonington, CT) – December 29, 1930 (Potter Hill, RI); 87 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Mary E. Tucker (1839-1893) on November 29, 1865, in Providence, Rhode Island.CHILDREN: Four sons, Charles W. (1866-1938), Alvin L. (1868-), William N. (1873-1941), and Frank E. (1877-1966). Two daughters, Mary E. (1870-?) and Alzada G. (1875-1917).ENLISTMENT: AugustContinue reading “PRIVATE CHARLES DENNISON ENNIS; ARMY”
APPRENTICE FRANK DUMOULIN; NAVY
DOB/DOD: 1850 or 1851 * (Philadelphia, PA) – unknown date of deathENLISTMENT: January 21, 1867, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at 16 years old. * The exact Date of Birth is unknown. FAMILY: Born to Augustus M. (1815-?) and Adeline du Moulin (1820-1859). One sister, Augusta (1845-?). Two brothers, Charles (1844-1901) and Harry (1851-1878). WEBMASTER NOTE: TheContinue reading “APPRENTICE FRANK DUMOULIN; NAVY”
PRIVATE/WAGONER WILLIS H. DOWNS; ARMY
DOB/DOD: September 10, 1865 (Mount Carmel, CT) – September 16, 1929 (Jamestown, ND); 59 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married to Nellie B. Eaton (1879-1949).CHILDREN: Two daughters, Helen T.E. Downs Carter (1910-1987) and Samantha H. (1921-?).ENLISTMENT: 1898DISCHARGE: September 25, 1899. FAMILY: Born to Mark W. (1831-1922) and Sarah J. Alatey Downs (1829-1912). Two brothers, Walter E. (1861-1918)Continue reading “PRIVATE/WAGONER WILLIS H. DOWNS; ARMY”
LANDSMAN LORENZO DEMING *; NAVY
* Last name is Deming by birth, Denning by service record DOB/DOD: September 6, 1843 (Granby, CT) – February 8, 1865 (Salisbury, NC); 21 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Sarah J. Hubbard (1838-1906) on January 19, 1864, in New Britain, Connecticut.CHILDREN: One daughter, Inez E.A. Deming Langley (1864-1941).ENLISTMENT: September 8, 1864, two days after his 21stContinue reading “LANDSMAN LORENZO DEMING *; NAVY”
CAPTAIN MICHAEL JOSEPH DALY; ARMY
DOB/DOD: September 15, 1924 (New York, NY) – July 25, 2008 (Fairfield, CT); 83 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Margaret N. Wallace Daly (1920-2012) on January 31, 1959, in Fairfield, Connecticut.CHILDREN: One son, Michael (1960-). One daughter, Deirdre M. Daly Pavlis (1959-).ENLISTMENT: October 6, 1943.SERVICE NUMBER: 31406810. FAMILY: Born to Paul G. [Colonel, US Army; WWIContinue reading “CAPTAIN MICHAEL JOSEPH DALY; ARMY”
LIEUTENANT ORSON LEON “SKIPPER” CRANDALL; NAVY
DOB/DOD: February 2, 1903 (St. Joseph, MO) – May 10, 1960 (St. Petersburg, FL); 57 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Mary “May” C. Donaldson (1903-1987) in 1929.ENLISTMENT: Enlisted June 30, 1922, from Connecticut.SERVICE NUMBER: 385-23-69.RETIREMENT: December 1, 1952. FAMILY: Born to Marshall J. (1863-1928) and Bertie L. Bennett Crandall (1876-1910). Two brothers, Berne (1897-1933) and RobertContinue reading “LIEUTENANT ORSON LEON “SKIPPER” CRANDALL; NAVY”
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER WILLIAM MERRILL CORRY, JR.; NAVY
DOB/DOD: October 5, 1889 (Quincy, FL) – October 7, 1920 (Hartford, CT); 31 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedFAMILY: Born to William M. Sr. (1860-1927) and Sarah E. Wiggins Corry (1856-1952). Five brothers, Albert D. (1888-1922), James W. (1892-1952), Arthur (1893-1977), Edwin (1898-1898), and Henry E. (1900-1959). One sister, Alice H. (1895-1920). OTHER: Graduated from the U.S.Continue reading “LIEUTENANT COMMANDER WILLIAM MERRILL CORRY, JR.; NAVY”