16-209 Garand Picture of the Day

[Mark in Rochester]

PVT William Gervasio
note Model 1917A1 helmet, and
Model 1905 bayonet on newly-issued M1 Garand rifle



William Joseph (Bill) Gervasio, 89, of Danbury, husband of Luba Gervasio, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday July 4, 2006, at his home.
Born in Yonkers, N.Y. on August 13, 1916, he was the son of the late Edward and Helen Gervasio. He had been a longtime Yonkers resident before moving to Danbury in 1969. In his youth, Bill was an avid skater, bowler, golfer and fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Bill was a World War II veteran, having proudly served as Sergeant in the U.S. Army, Infantry 22, Fourth Division. He fought on Utah Beach during the D-Day Invasion and was later held captive in several German POW camps. He received the Bronze Star for heroism, the Combat Infantry Badge and The Purple Heart. Upon his arrival home, he married Luba Duda in 1945.

In 1954, Bill began his career as a railroad conductor on the Brewster to NYC Penn Central line. He enjoyed telling his family stories about the many commuters who became his friends over the 27 years of his employment. He was a member of the National 4th Infantry Division Association, Catholic War Veterans Post 1042-CT, AARP, St. Gregory's Seniors, The Holy Name Society and was a volunteer for the Danbury Police Athletic League.

In addition to his wife, Luba of 61 years, Bill is survived by his two sons, William J. Gervasio Jr. and his wife, Eleanor, of Ormond Beach, Fla., and John Gervasio and his wife, Sally, of Wallingford; his daughter, Carolyn Reifers and her husband, Mark of Wilton; a brother, Edward Gervase of Ormond Beach, Fla.; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; three nieces and one nephew.

His strong work ethic, love of God, country and family will be remembered and cherished by all who knew him.



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[fboyj]

The latest American Rifleman show featured the second photo because the this old gun segment was about gas trap M1 rifles. Very interesting thanks for posting and putting a name to the face

[13Echo]

Those look like the same barracks we had at Polk in '67.

[browningautorifle]

And Ft Lewis in '74... Love the gas trap.

[Bob Seijas]

An original one was found about 10 years ago hidden in the rafters of a barracks.

[browningautorifle]

An original one was found about 10 years ago hidden in the rafters of a barracks.

Wasn't that in Hawaii? And someone blew the receiver tail off?