u.s. world war ii navy muster rolls, 1938-1949 -ancestry.com

Attacking Poland in 1939, his Blitzkrieg exploded into World War II.Īnother, equally significant threat arose when Japan invaded its Far East neighbors, paralleling Germany’s push become a world power. Since the mid-1930s, Adolf Hitler’s influence and power had grown in Germany through the Nazi Party. In Europe, far-reaching political issues eclipsed improving economies. FC3C Fuzi was transferred to the USS Helena, Jfor duty where he served until his death.īy 1940, America and the world sensed an easing of the Great Depression’s grip. He attained the rank of Fire Controlman Third Class.

Able Seaman (AS) Fuzi was stationed for a time aboard the USS Ranger (CV-4,) an interwar aircraft carrier and the only ship in the Treaty Class. Service records indicate that he was married as his widow was listed as next-of-kin residing at 1738 East 32nd Street in Lorain. He enlisted in the United States Navy on March 13, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio. Other records of his parents and siblings from that date and forward were not located by this researcher.įuzi graduated from Lorain High School, Class of 1937. The 1930 United States Census records placed Eugene in the home of his maternal grandparents. His last name appeared correctly on his parents’ headstone which was used as Eugene’s cenotaph. Research into Eugene’s family background indicates that his last name “Fuzi” was written phonetically in lieu of its correct spelling, 'Fuzy.' This practice suggests that historical records of his service be checked against verified birth and death dates. Joseph worked as a tailor in a local shop in Lorain. The couple, natives of Hungary, had two daughters and fraternal twins Julia and Joseph, when Eugene was born.

Joseph and Margiete Fuzi welcomed their fifth child, Eugene Dash to their home at 2845 Vine Street, Lorain, Ohio, on March 21, 1919. He was stationed on board the USS Helena CL-50.įire Controlman Third Class Eugene Dash Fuzi, #2833267 Petty Officer Third Class Eugene Fuzi was Killed in Action on December 7, 1941, during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

U.s. world war ii navy muster rolls, 1938-1949 -ancestry.com