Proudly Share Your Beloved Veterans With Patch Readers

CONNECTICUT — Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day from 1919 to 1954, celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans. Patch readers in north-central Connecticut are asked to share photos and brief stories of their beloved veterans. I'll start it off with my dad, U.S. Air Force SSgt. Wayne Jensen (1934-2010), who grew up in Manchester and lived the last 40 years of his life in Enfield. He served during the Korean War.

Anyone wishing to add their favorite veteran to this column may do so by emailing tim.jensen@patch.com. Include the veteran's name, hometowns (both growing up and in adult life), branch of service, rank and era served, as well as a photo.

Here are our reader submissions:

Carl H. Anderson (1896-1962) served in the U.S. Army Cavalry during World War I. He was born in Worcester, Mass. and died in Richmond, Cal. (Submitted by Amy Anderson)

Carl W. Anderson (1922-2019) served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. He grew up in Worcester, Mass. and after time spent at various bases throughout the country during his time in the military, he resided in Enfield throughout his adult life. (Submitted by Amy Anderson)

Carl F. Anderson (1949-2011) served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He grew up in Enfield and after serving a number of years overseas, he resided in Somers for the remainder of his adult life. (Submitted by Amy Anderson)

Allie John, who served during World War II as a Staff Sergeant in the Army Air Corps. He grew up in Willimantic and spent his life after the war in Eagleville where they called him "The Mayor of Eagleville." When he went into the service in 1941, he owned the business which is today the Bach Door. He was making $1,000 a week at 24 years old. (Submitted by Bruce John, Eagleville director of tourism)