The Rotary Club of Enfield is honoring Enfield’s veterans by sponsoring military tribute banners that will be displayed in Higgins Park, the Town Green, Freshwater Walkway, North Main Street and Hazardville between Memorial Day and Veterans Day in 2026 and 2027. The Enfield Public Library partnered with Enfield Rotary to preserve digital versions of these banners as well as biographical information about each veteran.
David J. Vujs, Sr
United States army 1960-1995
Vietnam War
Gulf War
Sergeant major
meritorious service medal
usar soldier of the year
David joined the US Army Reserves in 1960 and served a total of 35 years with the 76th Division (TNG) with assignments in East Hartford, West Hartford, and East Windsor CT., before retiring in 1995 from USAR IRR Control Group, St. Louis, MO.
His duties with the 76th Division (TNG) included the S-3 Operations NCOIC, S-3 Test Group First Sergeant, G-1 Sergeant Major with his final assignment as the Commandant 76th Division Leadership Academy in which he oversaw the training of future Drill Sergeants/Instructors.
In Civilian life, David was employed at Royal Typewriter as a Systems Analyst, Stanadyne Automotive as a Director in their IT Department, and retired from Barclays America as a Senior Vice President of Administration.
In retirement David kept busy working part time for the Hamlet Condo Association and traveling to see his grandkids' school, sports and scouting activities.
David was married to his wife Louise for 55 years until his death in 2017 and made their home in Enfield. Together they raised 4 children and have 9 grandchildren as well as 3 great grandchildren.
