Sam Marion Grasso Sr
Military
Gunner
Walton Kendrick Crew
47th BG - 84th BS - 12th AF
Object Number - UPL 47797 - SSGT Sam M. Grasso Gunner Walton Kendrick Crew 47th BG - 84th BS - 12th AF
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Twelfth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Twelfth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
![Ground personnel of the 51st Fighter Group, 10th Air Force work on a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 42-29264). Handwritten caption on reverse: '51 FG, 316 FS, [illegible].'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-457064.jpg.webp?itok=K4c3SuWM)
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Rancho Cucamonga, California | 25 February 1921 | |
| Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 15 February 1942 | 255 Vineyard Avenue Worked for Lockheed Aircraft | |
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Enlisted |
Los Angeles, California | 2 July 1943 | |
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Died |
Upland, California | 28 February 2012 | Sam Marion Grasso, Sr., 91, of Upland passed away suddenly on February 28, 2012 at home in the company of his loving wife of 64 years Grace Grasso. Born February 25, 1921 in Cucamonga, he was a lifelong resident of Cucamonga and Upland. Sam was a graduate of Chaffey High School and Chaffey Junior College. He worked as a mechanical engineer in the aeronautical and aerospace industries. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Army Air Corps in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations, flying 39 missions in northern Italy. Sam was a beloved husband, father, and member of the community. His many interests included reading and he was a long time member of the Friends of the Upland Library. He was a member of Lions International since 1969, and was a Life Member and Melvin Jones Fellow of that organization. He was a master wood worker. Examples of his work ranged from building antique clocks to sculptures rendered in wood. He continued his boyhood hobby of building flying scale model aircraft throughout his life. Additionally he enjoyed the history and design of kites and was a member of the American Kite Fliers Club. These activities made his shop a favorite spot for neighborhood children who were always welcomed to visit, participate and be inspired. Perhaps his greatest joy was derived from his always beautiful flower garden and bountiful vegetable garden the harvest of which was always shared with family, friends and neighbors. He is survived by his wife, Grace Catherine Grasso, his children son Sam M. Grasso Jr. and wife Susan of Santa Paula, CA and daughter Rosemary Grasso Singel and husband Edward of Upland, his beloved granddaughter Kathryn and her husband Brian Hoxie of Alexandria Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mariano Grasso and Maria Grasso and brother Philip Grasso. Sam touched the hearts of everyone who met him and will be greatly missed. |
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Buried |
Ontario, California | 9 March 2012 | Bellevue Memorial Park Ontario, San Bernardino County, California, USA |
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Other 47th BG Combat Tour |
Grosetto, Italy | Flew 39 combat missions |
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