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| Joe Manteria, WWII |
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| Recent Address: |
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40 Dail Street, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 |
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| Family Information: |
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Parents: Albert and Caterina; Wife: Helen |
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| Hometown: |
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Brooklyn, NY |
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| Date Entered Service: |
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November 28 1942 |
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| Service Number: |
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12190701 |
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| Bomb Group: |
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462nd |
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| Squadron: |
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769th |
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| Location of Unit: |
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India - April 1944 |
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| Missions Flown: |
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| Hump Missions Flown: |
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4 |
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| Awards/Decorations: |
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Air Offensive Japan, China Campaign, Central Burma Campaign, India-Burma Campaign, Air Combat, Palembang, Sumatra Air Offensive, American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge (2) with Oak Leaf Clusters. |
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| Service Schools Attended: |
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AFFTS, Amarillo, Tx Jan 1943; AAFTD, Burbank, CA May 1943; |
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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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Staff Sergeant |
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| Crew Type: |
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Ground crew |
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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 |
| If so, where? |
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| Date Transferred from the 58th: |
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November 14 1945 |
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| Date Discharged from the 58th: |
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November 14 1945 |
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| Post-WWII Military Service: |
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| Post-WWII Civilian Occupation(s): |
| Inspector, Central Power Plant; Administrative Project Coordinator for New York Transit Authority |
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| Thoughts on the 58th Bomb Wing: |
| As a first generation American of Italian parents, I was honored to serve my country during WWII and found my work as an airplane and engine mechanic on a B-29 very rewarding. I was able to visit Australia, India, China, the Mariana Islands and Iwo Jima.I thank God for the victory obtained by the USA and my safe return home. |
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| Joe Manteria, 2002 |
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