Ernest Albert Martelli
Military
466th BG Historian
Object Number - UPL 19433 - MSGT Ted Bohlin and MSGT Ernie Martelli - 466th BG Ground Crew Chiefs
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
New York, USA | 13 November 1915 | |
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Enlisted |
Worcester, MA, USA | 2 October 1940 | |
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Died |
Indio, CA, USA | 8 January 2011 | Ernest Albert Martelli passed away on January 8, 2011 of intracranial bleeding and complications from a fall in his home in Indio, Ca on November 12, 2010. He was 95 years old. He is survived by his wife Kathryn (Morgan) Martelli, originally of Worcester, Mass, his only child Sandra (Martelli) Nolan of San Diego, Ca, two granddaughters Leanna Jean Nolan of Los Angeles, Ca, and Alison Rae Nolan of San Diego, Ca, and his sister Matilda (Martelli) Haney of Florida. He is predeceased by his parents and his brothers Anthony, Daniel, Thomas, and Dino. Ernest was born in New York on November 13, 1915 to Lorenzo and Josephine (Negri) Martelli. He grew up in Rutland, Mass and graduated from Rutland High School in 1935. During World War 2, he enlisted in the US Air Corp (Air Force) and served for five years. He was honorably discharged as a Master Sergeant. He worked for United Airlines as a Mechanic for over 30 years and was a member of the Internation Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers for over 45 years. He received numerous commendations for his dedication to his job and his many suggestions, which earned him membership in United’s “$10,000 Suggestion Club” in 1965. He would joke that he made so many suggestions that at times he couldn’t fit any more papers in the suggestion box. He was nicknamed “Tinker Bell” by his co-workers for his constant tinkering, a past time he continued to enjoy until his death. Ernest loved music, especially Jazz. He played guitar, piano, and alto saxophone and wrote multiple pieces of music. He also loved to watch baseball and spend time with his granddaughters. Ernest was cremated and his remains are interned at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma, California. He will be greatly missed. |
| Worcester, MA, USA | |||
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Buried |
San Diego, CA, USA | Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery San Diego San Diego County California, USA |
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Sources
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Unit roster in the book ATTLEBRIDGE ARSENAL by Wassom & Brassfield, page 348
