Francis J Santangelo
Military ROLL OF HONOUR
Uploaded on behalf of Michael Bush, Nephew
Object Number - UPL 35117 - Technical Sergeant Francis J Sant'angelo of the 94th Bomb Group
Killed in action when his B-17 (Serial Number 42-3331) "Salty's Naturals" crashed near Evreux after colliding with an enemy FW 190 on a mission to Le Bourget on 14 July 1943.
The enemy aircraft was flown by Uffz Gerhard Nuss who managed to safely bail out over Tourneville
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 331st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 331st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 331st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19014799
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator, Radio Operator Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 331st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
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Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Killed in Action (KIA) |
France | 14 July 1943 | Killed in Action |
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Enlisted |
Illinois, USA | ||
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Buried |
Plot B Row 18 Grave 24 |
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Sources
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / MACR 116 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database