Ernest Salvatore Falbo

Military

Assigned to 525BS, 379BG, 8AF USAAF. Flew on 'The Birmingham Jewel'.

 

Awards: AM (3OLC), EAME (2BS), WWII Victory.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 379th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 525th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-806158
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: The Birmingham Jewell
  • Unit: 379th Bomb Group 525th Bomb Squadron

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Spokane, Washington 14 February 1923 Born Spokane, Washington

Enlisted

Portland, Oregon 15 March 1943 Enlisted Portland, Oregon

Died

Buffalo, New York 18 November 1975 Died Buffalo, New York

Buried

Holy Cross Cemetery Spokane, Washington 21 November 1975 Interred Holy Cross Cemetery Spokane, Washington