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https://youtu.be/KFMprgPCIZ0 William McLaughlin 1945-2014 FAMILY HISTORY: William McLaughlin was born on August 19, 1945 in Troy, New York. He was the son of the late Henry and Ruth (Phillips) McLaughlin, and brother to Joseph, Patrick, and Gary McLaughlin EDUCATION: William was raised and educated Troy, New York, Class of “63” HISTORY: In 1969, William enlisted with the United States Navy Reserve in Troy, New York, where he was assigned to the rank of Hospitalman (HN3) and went on to be

https://youtu.be/bL3oxjKhbqE John J. Zink 1920-2000 FAMILY HISTORY: John J. Zink was born on November 14, 1920 in Troy, New York. He was the son of the late August and Rose (Cleary) Zink, and brother to Leona EDUCATION: John was raised in South Troy, and a graduate of St. Mary’s and Troy High School. HISTORY: In 1943, John enlisted with the United States Marine Corps in Troy, New York, where he was assigned to the rank of private first class, where

https://youtu.be/TG6J0l1XxNI September 2025 Andrew J. Carras 1924-2017 FAMILY HISTORY: Andrew J. Carras was born on August 6, 1924 in Albany, New York. He was the son of the late George and Helen (Tenzar) Carras, and brother to James, William, Catherine, Peter, John, Francis, Mary, and Vincent EDUCATION: Andrew grew up in Albany, New York, and attended Phillip Livingston High School, leaving before graduation to join the Navy.  He lied about his age so that he could serve, his was not