Randall Curtis Cassada
Military
Squadron Commander
340th BG - 488th BS - 12th AF
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Object Number - UPL 54859 - Randall Curtis Cassada Squadron Commander 340th BG - 488th BS - 12th AF
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Advanced Landing Ground Alesanie
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Everton, MO | 27 December 1917 | |
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Enlisted |
Everton, Missouri | 16 October 1940 | |
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Other Combat Mission |
Calliano, Italy | 17 January 1945 | |
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Other Combat Mission |
Rovereto, Italy | 28 January 1945 | |
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Died |
San Antonio, Texas | 2 January 2005 | Veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Enlisted in the Army in 1941 and after receiving his commission, he led the 488th Bombardment Squadron on 53 combat missions, piloting B-25s over Tunisia, Sicily, France and Italy, including the raid of Monte Casino (as a member of the 488th Bombardment Squadron, 340th Bombardment Group). Recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster and numerous other decorations. Preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Virginia; and his parents, Curtis and Myrtle Cassada. Extracted from obituary in San Antonio Express News, January 8, 2005; and the Nationwide Gravelocator Site |
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Buried |
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery | 8 February 2005 | Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA PLOT Section 9, Site 464 |
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