Living WWII Veterans Sought In Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, CT — Living Fairfield residents who served in WWII are being sought for a ceremony in their honor in Hartford on May 19.

The ceremony is being organized by Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, in partnership with Connecticut Veterans Affairs Commissioner Ronald Welch and Major General Francis Evon of the Connecticut National Guard, and is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Governor William A. O’Neill State Armory, 360 Broad Street in Hartford.

Living veterans who served any time from Dec. 7, 1941, to Dec. 31, 1946, are sought for the event.

"It is important to thank these members of the Greatest Generation as it is because of their service and sacrifice that we live in a free and democratic state and nation today," said Bysiewicz in a statement. "We want to be sure that no one is left on the battlefield, so if any residents are aware of living World War II Veterans – whether a friend, family member, or neighbor – please reach out to our office to ensure we have the opportunity to thank them."

In Fairfield, the First Selectman's Office is the search, and for more information, email here or call the office at 203-256-2960.

The veterans will be honored during a commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII, which ended in September 1945.

Bysiewicz is asking members of the public to share the names, branch of service, ages, and town of residence for any living World War II veterans in Connecticut by completing this form.