DOB/DOD: September 3, 1897 (Bridgeport, CT) – January 26, 1963 (Port Chester, NY); 65 years oldMARITAL STATUS: Married Margaret “Marguerite” Maru Powers (1897-1985) on November 13, 1923, in New York City.CHILDREN: Two sons, Tedford J. (1928-2008) and Thomas P. (1933-2017).ENLISTMENT: April 26, 1917, in New York.PROMOTION: Appointed to Ensign on April 22, 1918.DISCHARGE: March 3,Continue reading “ENSIGN TEDFORD HARRIS CANN; NAVY”
Tag Archives: Navy
TORPEDOMAN FIRST CLASS HENRY JOSEPH BREAULT; NAVY
DOB/DOD: October 14, 1900 (Putnam, CT) – December 5, 1941 (Newport, RI); 41 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedENLISTMENT: Enlisted on July 14, 1920, after serving in the British Navy.SERVICE NUMBER: 2108003.SHIP ASSIGNED TO: Assigned to the Submarine O-5, the U.S.S. Henley (DD-391) on February 23, 1937, and the U.S.S. Truxtun (DD-229) on September 15, 1939. FAMILY:Continue reading “TORPEDOMAN FIRST CLASS HENRY JOSEPH BREAULT; NAVY”
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER WILLIAM JOHN GARRITY, JR.; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: September 23, 1926 (Helena, MT) – October 26, 1966; 40 years oldRELIGION: Roman CatholicMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedCOLLEGE: Attended Carroll College in Helena, graduating in 1949, and St. Thomas Seminary in Denver, Colorado. Ordained on April 4, 1954.ENLISTMENT: Served June 26, 1944, through September 29, 1950, in the Navy Reserves; service number 5548943. Entered active dutyContinue reading “LIEUTENANT COMMANDER WILLIAM JOHN GARRITY, JR.; U.S. NAVY”
LIEUTENANT VINCENT ROBERT CAPODANNO; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: February 13, 1929 (Elm Park, NY) – September 4, 1967; 38 years oldRELIGION: Roman CatholicMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedCOLLEGE: Fordham University (for one year) and Maryknoll Seminaries in Illinois, Massachusetts, and New York. Ordained a Catholic Priest on June 14, 1958.SERVICE NUMBER: 656197ENLISTMENT: January 2, 1966, in Newport, Rhode IslandMILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY: 4105, Staff Corps –Continue reading “LIEUTENANT VINCENT ROBERT CAPODANNO; U.S. NAVY”
LIEUTENANT ROBERT RAYMOND BRETT, U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: January 3, 1936 (Morton, PA) – February 22, 1968; 32 years oldRELIGION: Roman CatholicMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedCOLLEGE: Catholic University, and was ordained in the Marist order in 1962SERVICE NUMBER: 722 522ENLISTMENT: June 26, 1967, in Lafayette, LouisianaNAVY RATE: 4105 = Staff Corps – Chaplain (Reserve)UNIT: Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment, 3rdContinue reading “LIEUTENANT ROBERT RAYMOND BRETT, U.S. NAVY”
NAVY MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER ROBERT DEAN STETHEM
DOB/DOD: November 17, 1961 (Waterbury, CT) – June 15, 1985; 23 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: Unknown; moved to Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Waldorf, Maryland, as a childENLISTMENT: May 4, 1981NAVY RATE: [Seabee] SW – Steelworker and DV – Second-Class DiverUNIT: Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 62 (Gulfport, MS) and Underwater Construction Team One (UCT-1), LittleContinue reading “NAVY MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER ROBERT DEAN STETHEM”
ENSIGN ULMONT IRVING “MONTY” WHITEHEAD, JR.; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: April 13, 1915 (Hartford, CT) – December 7, 1941; 26 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 208 New Britain Avenue, HartfordENLISTMENT: April 27, 1933COMMISSIONED: June 6, 1940SHIP ASSIGNED TO: USS Arizona (BB-39) FAMILY: Born to Ulmont Sr. (1890-1959) and Helen Robertson Whitehead (1891-1980). One sister, Beverly Whitehead Adams (1917-1977). DECORATIONS: Received the Purple Heart Medal.Continue reading “ENSIGN ULMONT IRVING “MONTY” WHITEHEAD, JR.; U.S. NAVY”
SEAMAN FIRST CLASS WILLIAM EUGENE SEELY; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: October 8, 1922 (New London, CT) – December 7, 1941; 19 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: Fairview Avenue, GrotonENLISTMENT: October 15, 1940SERVICE NUMBER: 2072956SHIP ASSIGNED TO: USS Arizona (BB-39) FAMILY: Born to Paul Seely/Seeley (1895-1936) and Francis D. Bailey Seeley (1894-1977). One sister, Jeannette Seeley Goslin (1925-2014). One brother, Paul (1929-1996). William’s father, Paul,Continue reading “SEAMAN FIRST CLASS WILLIAM EUGENE SEELY; U.S. NAVY”
CHIEF RADIOMAN THOMAS JAMES REEVES; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: December 9, 1895 (Thomaston, CT) – December 7, 1941; 45 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 31 Goodwin Court, ThomastonENLISTMENT: July 20, 1917SHIP ASSIGNED TO: USS California (BB-44) FAMILY: Born to William Reeves (1850-1938) and Mary O’Riley Reeves (1858-1939), both born in Ireland. One sister, Rosetta Reeves (1882-1905). Four brothers, Joseph (1885-1972), Leo (1889-1967), WilliamContinue reading “CHIEF RADIOMAN THOMAS JAMES REEVES; U.S. NAVY”
SEAMAN FIRST CLASS MIKE JOSEPH QUARTO; U.S. NAVY
DOB/DOD: May 3, 1919 (Norwich, CT) – December 7, 1941; 22 years oldMARITAL STATUS: UnmarriedLOCAL ADDRESS: 72 Boswell Avenue, NorwichENLISTMENT: October 15, 1940SERVICE NUMBER: 2072955SHIP ASSIGNED TO: USS Arizona (BB-39) FAMILY: Born to Giuseppe “Joseph” (1884-1952) and Rosie Greicha Quarto (1894-1971). One brother, James (1924-1993). Two sisters Louise L. Quarto Bargenquast Valenti (1917-2004) and AngeloneContinue reading “SEAMAN FIRST CLASS MIKE JOSEPH QUARTO; U.S. NAVY”