Vincent Joseph Gilmore

Vincent Joseph Gilmore was the first person to enlist in WWI in Wappingers Falls in 1917. Vincent was 20 years old. Assigned to USS Alabama Battleship as a drummer. E-7 1st class petty offices. Cruised the Caribbean, no engagement in Europe.

Joined IBM at end of WWII. Worked with IBM from 1945-59. Trained as a mechanical engineer. Worked on typewriter. Designed wheel that determined how many lines to put on page.

Vincent also made money as a musician. He could sing, play piano and his band was called "The Bernermans Band." He also played in the IBM symphony, typony drums. Also participated in the IBM Glee club