Salvatore Tomaselli
Military
Newspaper clipping
Object Number - UPL 70707 - Salvatore Tomaselli
Assigned to 524BS, 379BG, 8AF USAAF. 30 x missions. ETD. Watched his twin brother shot down on 24-May-44 from his tail gun position. Not until wars end that he knew he was safe and a POW.
Awards: AM (3OLC), EAME (3BS), WWII Victory.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 524th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32749155
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
11 December 1922 | 11 Dec 1922Utica, New York | |
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Enlisted |
19 February 1943 | EnlistedUtica, New York | |
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Died |
29 December 2010 | DiedNew Hartford, New York | |
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Buried |
2 January 2011 | InterredCalvary CemeteryUtica, New York |
