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John David Magrath
John David Magrath (July 4, 1924 – April 14, 1945) was a soldier in the U.S. Army who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions and sacrifice of life during World War II for actions occurring in Italy on April 14, 1945. He served in the 10th Mountain Division. The Shea-Magrath Sports Complex at Norwalk High School in Connecticut is named for him. In June 1995, Fort Drum, New York renamed its Soldiers Sports Complex the Magrath Sports Complex. A plaque and portrait are in display Magrath Gym to honor his memory. In August 2013 the dedication of a monument and plaque in his honor was placed at the location of the battle by residents of Castel d'Aiano. Magrath was born in the East Norwalk section of Norwalk, Connecticut on July 4, 1924. He enlisted in the Army from East Norwalk in March 1943. He was killed in action in Italy at age 20. PFC John D. Magrath is the first Medal of Honor recipient of the 10th Mountain Division. Medal of Honor citation Privat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Norwalk
East Norwalk is a neighborhood of Norwalk, Connecticut, located mostly in Norwalk's third taxing district with segments of its northernmost area within the first and fifth taxing districts. As one of the earliest settlements of Norwalk, it was so marked with a block of 'suitably inscribed' 'native granite' formally located on the corner of Fitch Street and East Avenue. History East Norwalk is the location of Norwalk's original colonial settlements. The land was purchased from the ''Norwalke'' Indians by Roger Ludlow in 1640. Historical markers in the neighborhood include the Founding Monument on East Ave and the First Settlers Monument inside the East Norwalk Historical Cemetery. British forces under General William Tryon arrived on July 10, 1779, at Fitch's Point and destroyed most of Norwalk by fire; only six houses were spared. A portion, of then former Governor Thomas Fitch's house was left standing and in the 1950s it was moved to the Mill Hill Historic Park to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norwalk High School (Connecticut)
Norwalk High School is a high school located in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States. It is the oldest high school in Norwalk, created in 1902, originally being housed in what is now Norwalk City Hall. The first graduating class for the current building was in 1975. The school mascot is a bear and the school colors are green and white. Its crosstown rival is Brien McMahon High School and the two schools compete annually in football on Thanksgiving day. The $4.2 million Shea-Magrath Sports Complex, which includes the astroturf Testa Field, sits just to the south of the school. It replaced Andrews Field, located 1/4 mile west of the school. The school is a member of the FCIAC athletic conference. The school also contains a theater, gymnasium, swimming pool, library, and cafeteria. The school is divided into five lettered houses (A, B, C, D, and E) with a housemaster in charge of students in his/her house. Norwalk High School also has a Science wing that was built in the mid-l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burials In Riverside Cemetery (Norwalk, Connecticut)
Burial, also known as interment or inhumation, is a method of final disposition whereby a dead body is placed into the ground, sometimes with objects. This is usually accomplished by excavating a pit or trench, placing the deceased and objects in it, and covering it over. A funeral is a ceremony that accompanies the final disposition. Humans have been burying their dead since shortly after the origin of the species. Burial is often seen as indicating respect for the dead. It has been used to prevent the odor of decay, to give family members closure and prevent them from witnessing the decomposition of their loved ones, and in many cultures it has been seen as a necessary step for the deceased to enter the afterlife or to give back to the cycle of life. Methods of burial may be heavily ritualized and can include natural burial (sometimes called "green burial"); embalming or mummification; and the use of containers for the dead, such as shrouds, coffins, grave liners, and bur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
