New Yorkers who died in World War II

The New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center lists 43,254 New Yorkers who died in service during World War II.

Here are individual details as provided by the center, which is part of the state's Division of Military and Naval Affairs. If the center did not have a home county for the individual, Newsday included the home county of their next of kin, sometimes followed by a community name if one was available.

Here is a multimedia timeline of World War II, and to view Newsday's Witness to History interactive, click here.

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Name Rank Branch Circumstances Date of Death County (or Community)
Name Hurwitz, Alfred Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Kings
Name Hurwitz, Harmon Rank 2nd Lieutenant Branch Army Circumstances Died of wounds Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Westchester
Name Hurwitz, Jack C Rank Private Branch Marine Corps Reserve Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Bronx
Name Husband, Wilfred M. Rank Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 12/11/1943 County (or Community) Niagara
Name Huse, Richard N Rank Aviation Cadet Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Jefferson
Name Husereau, Rosario J. Rank Private 1st Class Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Essex
Name Huskins, Stephen E Rank Private 1st Class Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Queens
Name Husner, Roy E Rank Corporal Branch Marine Corps Reserve Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Wayne (Lyons)
Name Huss, Robert J Rank Technician 5th Grade Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 01/09/1945 County (or Community) Erie
Name Husser, James Rank Corporal Branch Army Circumstances Finding of Death Date of Death 09/18/1944 County (or Community) Nassau
Name Hussey, William E Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Kings
Name Husted, Bernard J Rank Private 1st Class Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 04/03/1945 County (or Community) Cattaraugas
Name Husted, Charles Johnston Jr Rank Ensign Branch Naval Reserve Circumstances Dead Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Westchester (Tarrytown)
Name Husted, Paul C Rank 2nd Lieutenant Branch Army Circumstances Died of wounds Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Wyoming
Name Husted, Raymond J Rank 1st Lieutenant Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Erie
Name Huston, Andrew Harold Rank Private 1st Class Branch Marine Corps Reserve Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) New York
Name Hut, Moe Rank Technical Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Finding of Death Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Kings
Name Hutch, Richard T Rank Private 1st Class Branch Marine Corps Reserve Circumstances Dead Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) New York
Name Hutchens, Delbert Rank Seaman 1st Class Branch Naval Reserve Circumstances Dead Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Nassau (Roosevelt)
Name Hutcherson, Vard William Rank Chief Motor Machinist's Mate Branch Navy Circumstances Dead Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Queens (Elmhurst)
Name Hutchings, George Rank Technician 5th Grade Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Cortland
Name Hutchings, Harold Phillips Rank Hospital Apprentice 1st Class Branch Naval Reserve Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Westchester (Mt Vernon)
Name Hutchings, Philip J Rank Corporal Branch Marine Corps Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Steuben (Bath)
Name Hutchings, William G Rank Private Branch Marine Corps Reserve Circumstances Dead Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Queens (Jamaica)
Name Hutchinson, Alvin S Rank Staff Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Finding of Death Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Nassau
Name Hutchinson, Charles Rank Technician 5th Grade Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 10/04/1944 County (or Community) New York
Name Hutchinson, David H Rank Staff Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 02/12/1944 County (or Community) Kings
Name Hutchinson, Edward A Rank Technician 4th Grade Branch Army Circumstances Died of wounds Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Rensselaer
Name Hutchinson, Robert Bosworth Rank Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Branch Navy Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Broome (Johnson City)
Name Hutchinson, Robert Emmet Rank Torpedoman's Mate 3rd Class Branch Naval Reserve Circumstances Dead Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Erie (Buffalo)
Name Hutchison, Dawson L Rank Warrant Officer, Junior Grade Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Erie
Name Hutchison, Harold W. Rank 2nd Lieutenant Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 07/24/1944 County (or Community) Niagara
Name Hutchison, William R Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Montgomery
Name Hutchneker, Aaron Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Kings
Name Hutchneker, Sidney Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Kings
Name Huther, William E. Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Oneida
Name Hutnick, Stephen Rank Corporal Branch Marine Corps Reserve Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) New York
Name Huto, Leonard H Rank Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Died of wounds Date of Death 09/07/1944 County (or Community) Rensselaer
Name Hutt, Alexander Rank Technician 5th Grade Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) New York
Name Huttemann, Gustave Rank 2nd Lieutenant Branch Army Circumstances Finding of Death Date of Death 02/01/1944 County (or Community) Jefferson
Name Hutter, Frank Rank Private 1st Class Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 01/18/1945 County (or Community) Kings
Name Hutter, John R Rank Private Branch Marine Corps Reserve Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Erie (Buffalo)
Name Huttner, Arthur Rank Staff Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Richmond
Name Hutto, Eldridge I Rank Staff Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Wayne
Name Hutton, Carlton L Rank Sergeant Branch Marine Corps Reserve Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Oneida (Boonville)
Name Hutton, James M Jr Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Delaware
Name Hutton, John Rank 2d Lieutenant Branch Marine Corps Reserve Circumstances Dead Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Queens (Flushing)
Name Hutton, Richard J Rank Private 1st Class Branch Army Circumstances Died of wounds Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Richmond
Name Hutzel, Kenneth L. Rank 2nd Lieutenant Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Niagara
Name Hutzler, Clayton L. Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 08/28/1944 County (or Community) Monroe
Name Hutzler, Warren J Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Queens
Name Huyler, George J Rank 1st Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 07/12/1944 County (or Community) Kings
Name Huzarewicz, Adam T. Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 10/29/1944 County (or Community) Oneida
Name Huzinec, John Rank Staff Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 06/13/1943 County (or Community) New York
Name Huzsek, Nick Rank Technician 5th Grade Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Queens
Name Hyam, Walter Rank Private 1st Class Branch Army Circumstances Finding of death Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) New York
Name Hyatt, George L. Rank Private 1st Class Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) New York
Name Hyatt, Wallace W. Rank Technician 4th Grade Branch Army Circumstances Died of wounds Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Essex
Name Hycner, Theodore J Rank 1st Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 08/06/1944 County (or Community) Erie
Name Hycner, Walter J Rank Private 1st Class Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Erie
Name Hyde, Albert A. Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Tioga
Name Hyde, Milton Sterling Rank Corporal Branch Marine Corps Reserve Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Broome (Binghamton)
Name Hyde, Paul H Jr Rank Captain Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 12/20/1943 County (or Community) Erie
Name Hyla, Frank George Rank Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Branch Naval Reserve Circumstances Dead Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Westchester (Yonkers)
Name Hyland, Joseph Matthew Rank Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Branch Naval Reserve Circumstances Dead Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Queens (Jackson Heights)
Name Hyland, Joseph William Rank Coxswain Branch Naval Reserve Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Queens (Rego Park)
Name Hyler, William T Rank Staff Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Finding of Death Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Westchester
Name Hylin, Orvar Ragnar Rank Seaman 1st Class Branch Naval Reserve Circumstances Dead Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Westchester (Scarsdale)
Name Hyman, Jerome Rank Corporal Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) New York
Name Hymes, A Leonard Rank Captain Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 12/31/1942 County (or Community) Kings
Name Hynard, Emery Charles Rank Fireman 2nd Class Branch Naval Reserve Circumstances Dead Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Westchester (Brewster)
Name Hyne, Daniel P. Rank Corporal Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Suffolk
Name Hynes, James F Rank Staff Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 07/13/1944 County (or Community) Kings
Name Hynes, John J. Rank Technical Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Finding of death Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) New York
Name Hynes, Patrick T Rank 1st Lieutenant Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Bronx
Name Hynes, Walter A Rank Corporal Branch Army Circumstances Finding of Death Date of Death 12/19/1945 County (or Community) Kings
Name Hyson, Joseph R. Rank Staff Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Finding of death Date of Death 01/22/1945 County (or Community) New York
Name Hyvonen, Edward E. Rank Staff Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 06/11/1943 County (or Community) Suffolk
Name Iacobuzio, Michael Angelo Rank Seaman 1st Class Branch Naval Reserve Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Kings
Name Iacovelli, Joseph Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Kings
Name Iacuone, Salvatore James Rank Private Branch Marine Corps Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Onondaga (Solvay,Syracuse
Name Iadanza, Anthony Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Died of wounds Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Kings
Name Iagrosso, Pasquale J. Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) New York
Name Ian, Alick M Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Finding of Death Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Westchester
Name Ianfolla, Anthony W Rank Private Branch Marine Corps Reserve Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) New York
Name Iannaco, William C. Rank Private 1st Class Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) New York
Name Iannazzo, Pasquale A Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Bronx
Name Iannelli, John Rank Private 1st Class Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) New York
Name Ianniello, Anthony J Rank Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Westchester
Name Iannocone, C J Rank Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 09/30/1944 County (or Community) Kings
Name Iannolo, Jack Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Nassau
Name Iannone, Frank F Rank Corporal Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Queens
Name Iannone, Joseph A. Rank Staff Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) New York
Name Iannotta, Joseph S Rank 2nd Lieutenant Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 07/05/1944 County (or Community) Kings
Name Iannucci, Jeremiah R Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Washington
Name Iannucelli, Joseph P Rank Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 07/03/1944 County (or Community) Bronx
Name Iannucelli, Victor G Rank Technician 3rd Grade Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Kings
Name Iannuzzi, Edmond T Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 12/01/1943 County (or Community) Bronx
Name Ianozzi, Joseph J. Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 10/21/1942 County (or Community) Monroe
Name Ianuzzi, Daniel G Rank Private Branch Marine Corps Reserve Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Onondaga (Syracuse)
Name Ianuzzi, Peter Joseph Rank Ensign Branch Naval Reserve Circumstances Dead Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Kings
Name Ianuzzi, Saverio J. Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) New York
Name Iarocci, Anthony J Rank Private 1st Class Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Westchester
Name Iarocci, Anthony J. Rank Staff Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Suffolk
Name Iasillo, Felix Anthony Rank Radar man 3rd Class Branch Naval Reserve Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Westchester (Port Chester
Name Iberti, Ecidio B. Rank 2nd Lieutenant Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) New York
Name Icampo, Terensio A Rank Private 1st Class Branch Marine Corps Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Onondaga (Syracuse)
Name Ickowski, Robert F Rank Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Erie
Name Icolari, Vincent Nmi Rank Private 1st Class Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Kings
Name Ideler, Martin Rank Private 1st Class Branch Army Circumstances Died of wounds Date of Death 03/24/1945 County (or Community) Westchester
Name Idema, Henry I Rank 1st Lieutenant Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 09/16/1943 County (or Community) Dutchess
Name Idzior, Frederik H Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 05/26/1945 County (or Community) Erie
Name Ienczewski, T.J. Rank 1st Lieutenant Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Niagara
Name Iengo, Anthony F Rank Private 1st Class Branch Marine Corps Reserve Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Queens (Ozone Park)
Name Ieracitano, Frank J Rank Private 1st Class Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Kings
Name Iessi, Frank Patsy Rank Radioman 3rd Class Branch Navy Circumstances Dead Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Bronx
Name Iffert, Bernard J. Rank Staff Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 07/16/1944 County (or Community) Oneida
Name Igneri, Patsy Thomas Rank Coxswain Branch Navy Circumstances Dead Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Kings
Name Igoe, John Patrick Rank Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st Class Branch Naval Reserve Circumstances Missing in action or during operational war missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Kings
Name Ijams, John H Jr Rank 1st Lieutenant Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 01/12/1943 County (or Community) Nassau
Name Ikefugi, Lloyd Rank Private 1st Class Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Richmond
Name Ikenberry, Wilbur L Rank Staff Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Died of wounds Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Saratoga
Name Ilacqua, Peter Gaetano Rank Aviation Radioman 2nd Class Branch Naval Reserve Circumstances Missing in action or during operational war missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Onondaga (Syracuse)
Name Ilardi, Gaspare M Rank Private 1st Class Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Kings
Name Ilaszczat, William Rank Private 1st Class Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) New York
Name Iler, Joseph A Rank Technician 4th Grade Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Bronx
Name Iler, Ralph W Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Rensselaer
Name Iler, Roland Rank Private 1st Class Branch Army Circumstances Died of wounds Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Queens
Name Iles, Francis H. Rank Staff Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 07/08/1944 County (or Community) Oneida
Name Illfelder, H.M.J. Rank Private 1st Class Branch Army Circumstances Died of wounds Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) New York
Name Illg, Rudolph William Rank Fireman 1st Class Branch Navy Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Queens (South Ozone Park)
Name Illies, Walter R Rank 1st Lieutenant Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Kings
Name Illington, Harvey A Rank Corporal Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Delaware
Name Ilutzi, Anthony Patrick Rank Fireman 2nd Class Branch Naval Reserve Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Kings
Name Imbilli, Andrew J Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Died of wounds Date of Death 11/28/1944 County (or Community) Kings
Name Imbirowicz, Joseph Rank Technician 5th Grade Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Erie
Name Imbriano, Louis M Rank Technician 5th Grade Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Kings
Name Imbro, Salvatore J. Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) New York
Name Imbrogno, Americo S Rank Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Westchester
Name Imburgia, Anthony J. Rank Private 1st Class Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 08/08/1944 County (or Community) Monroe
Name Imhof, Arthur Edward Rank Seaman 1st Class Branch Naval Reserve Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Nassau (Hempstead)
Name Imhoff, Carl R Rank 1st Lieutenant Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Queens
Name Imhoff, James W. Rank Major Branch Army Circumstances Died, non-battle Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Otsego
Name Imm, William J Jr Rank Private 1st Class Branch Marine Corps Reserve Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Queens (Maspeth)
Name Immerman, Isadore T Rank Sergeant Branch Marine Corps Reserve Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Oneida (Utica)
Name Impellizeri, Mariano J Rank Corporal Branch Marine Corps Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Kings
Name Imperato, Edward M Rank Sergeant Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/02/1943 County (or Community) Kings
Name Imperato, Frank E. Rank Corporal Branch Army Circumstances Died of wounds Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) New York
Name Imperatore, Arthur Rank Corporal Branch Marine Corps Reserve Circumstances Wounded in action or during operational missions Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Queens (Maspeth)
Name Imperiale, George J Rank Private Branch Army Circumstances Killed in action Date of Death 11/30/-0001 County (or Community) Kings

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