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526 Pleasant Dr., Vineland, NJ 08360 |
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| Family Information: |
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Parents: Umberto and Giacomina, Wife: Regina Balkowski, Brothers: Gino and Aldo. |
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| Hometown: |
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Bronx, NY |
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| Date Entered Service: |
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December 26, 1942 |
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| Service Number: |
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32686690 |
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| Bomb Group: |
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40th |
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| Squadron: |
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| Location of Unit: |
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Pratt, Kansas (1943) |
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| Missions Flown: |
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June 15, 1944, August 20, 1944 Yawata |
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| Hump Missions Flown: |
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| Targets: |
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Bangkok, Yawata |
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| Awards/Decorations: |
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Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 4 Bronze Stars, 3 Distinguished Unit Citation 40th BG,
American Campaign Medal |
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| Service Schools Attended: |
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Truax Radio Operator School 1943 |
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| Military Specialty(ies): |
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MOS 757-Radio Operator-Mechanic-Gunner, AAF, MOS 852- Radar Mechanic, RCM |
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| Rank Upon Discharge: |
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T/Sgt |
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| Crew Type: |
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Ground crew |
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| Airplane Serial No.& Name: |
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42-6344 Princess Patsy,42-24466 The Able Fox |
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| Were you a POW? |
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No |
| If so, where? |
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| Were you interned? |
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No |
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