Assigned 352BS, 301BG, 15AF USAAF. Ditched Adriatic after flak damage in B-17 42-31426 "Illini Queen", one of three survivors picked up by ASR Walrus. RTD

Guido D. Gianacovo. an Alexandria Army Air Field graduate, awarded the Silver Star in Italy. Stormy weather made his formation turn back e-nroute to a mission over Austria while enemy anti-aircraft fire silenced two engines and damaged the tail section. Although his ship was in grave danger of fire, he flew the Fort within 50 miles of friendly territory when a third ceased functioning. Despite the crippled condition of his plane, the 26-year old pilot effected a successful landing in rough seas. In spite of his extreme exhaustion, he pulled a life raft from the sinking plane and pulled himself and two survivors aboard the raft.

Awards: SS, AM (6OLC), EAME (2BS), WWII VIctory.