Individual Details

Pitt Pessenden CARL Jr.

(20 Apr 1895 - 31 Jan 1973)

Events

Birth20 Apr 1895Greencastle, Franklin Co., PA
Military1918
Marriage10 Nov 1920Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA - Elizabeth ROSS
Emigration1928Philadelphia, PA to Bronxville, NY
Occupation1928New York Bell - New York, NY
Death31 Jan 1973Sarasota, Sarasota Co., FL
BurialCedar Hill Cemetery, Greencastle, Franklin Co., PA

Families

SpouseElizabeth ROSS (1897 - 1989)
ChildEmily Elizabeth CARL ( - )
ChildMary Lilian "Missy" CARL ( - )
FatherPitt Fessenden CARL (1864 - 1933)
MotherEmily Lantz "Emma" FLETCHER (1868 - 1935)
SiblingCharles Wingard "Dutch" CARL (1891 - 1956)
SiblingMary Lilian CARL (1893 - 1971)

Notes

Military

He served in the U.S. Army in World War I and had a distinguished record. He was stationed in France and flew airplanes in combat in the 88th Flying Squadron. He participated in the battle of the Argonne, the St. Mihiel offensive, and during the Chateau-Thierry fight. He received several decorations, including the Croix de Guerre from the French government. He was a first Lieutenant. later, he adjuted to General McArthur at West Point.

Occupation

He spent his whole career with the Belll Telephone Company, at first in Philadelphia, but in 1928 he and his family moved to Broxville, New York, and he worked in New York City for the rest of his career. He was in the advertising department and rose to be Vice President of Advertising of New York Bell Telephone Company.