Joseph R Grillo

Military
media-21434.jpeg UPL 21434 Joseph R Grillo of the 323rd Bomb Group.

Sent through to the museum by Hindee Bruckenthal.

Object Number - UPL 21434 - Joseph R Grillo of the 323rd Bomb Group.

Killed in Action (KIA) on mission in the B-26 41-34955, 'Mission Belle', to Houfflaize during the Battle of the Bulge. Heavy flak at target.



'I am looking any survivors, or survivor’s family members or friends for my uncle, Joseph R. Grillo, a deceased former member of the 323rd Bomb Squad. My uncle trained in California. Grillo volunteered for another flight and the bomber and all members were shot down. The bomber crashed in St. Vitz on December 26, 1943 [1944]. Grillo was originally buried in Europe. His body was later exhumed, and his remains are now buried at Mt. Cavalry Cemetery in White Plains, NY. Grillo lived at 43 Pearl Avenue in East White Plains, NY.



I can be reached by email at [email protected]. I hopefully await a response and connection. Joseph R. Grillo'

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Units served with

Private First Class Barbara O'Brien of the Womens Army Corps, paints the nose of a B-26 Marauder (YU-Y. serial number 41-34982) nicknamed "Jolly Roger" of the 323rd Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publcation 4 Dec 1943.' [stamp] and '295589.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'W.A.C.S. on duty at a Bomber Station. Associated Press Photo shows:- Pfc: Barbara O'Brien painting the Jolly Roger on the nose of a Marauder with the crew looking on.'

323rd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

An airman of the 323rd Bomb Group with his B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34955) nicknamed "Mission Belle". Image via Mrs C Hayden.

41-34955

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Mission Belle
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Killed in Action (KIA)

26 December 1944

Other

Trained

California, USA Exact dates not yet known

Buried

White Plains, NY, USA in Mt. Cavalry Cemetery

Revisions

Date
ContributorLucy May
Changes
Sources

Information and appeal from Grillo's nephew was sent through to the museum by Hindee Bruckenthal.

See also:
http://www.b26.com/guestbook/2007.htm

Joseph R Grillo: Gallery (2 items)

Object number: UPL 21434 - Joseph R Grillo of the 323rd Bomb Group.