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 Antonio Cassano, WWII
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239-37 147th Drive, Rosedale, Jamaica, NY 11422
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| Family Information: |
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Parents: Antonio and Angelina; Wife: Phyllis; Siblings: Gertrude, Edward
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| Hometown: |
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Brooklyn, NY
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| Date Entered Service: |
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March 12, 1943
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| Service Number: |
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32861611
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| Bomb Group: |
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22 Air Depot Grp., 97 Repair Sq.
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| Location of Unit: |
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India (1944)
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| Missions Flown: |
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| Awards/Decorations: |
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American Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal
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| Service Schools Attended: |
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Aircraft Engine and Overhaul-Florida 1943; Embry Riddle School of Aviation 1944
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| Military Specialty(ies): |
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MOS 747-Airplane and Engine Mechanic
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| Rank Upon Discharge: |
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Corporal
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| Were you a POW? |
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No
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| Were you interned? |
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No
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| Date Transferred from the 58th: |
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March, 1943
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| Date Discharged from the 58th: |
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January 19, 1946
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| Post-WWII Military Service: |
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| Post-WWII Civilian Occupation(s): |
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Lockheed Aircraft Service, U.S. President's Aircraft; American and Trans World Airlines, retired in 1986
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| Thoughts on the 58th Bomb Wing: |
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I was proud to work on the Enola Gay which bombed Japan. Proud to have served my country. Met many great wonderful men. Proud to be an American.
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 Antonio Cassano and friend
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