Joseph W Lauro

Military
media-22503.jpeg UPL 22503 The Joseph Lauro crew having finished training and ready to depart for England. 389th Bomb Group collection

By Steven Halder, son of Charles N. Halder, Jr.

Object Number - UPL 22503 - The Joseph Lauro crew having finished training and ready to depart for England.

A Catholic Priest who wanted to serve his country. Wrote a book titled "Action Priest, The Story of Father Joe Lauro" published in 1971 by William Morrow. At least 2 readers said the stories were embellished, but generally historically accurate and interesting.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 389th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Events

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Born

Chicago, Illinois

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Steven Halder, son of Charles N. Halder, Jr.

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Sourced by Steven Halder, son of Charles N. Halder, Jr.

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389th BG Roster / Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia

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