Anthony Marandola

Military

Shot down 6 September 1943 in B-17#4224591 'Rigor Mortis. ' Evaded.



DFC; Bronze Star

Anthony's death was reported in the Vol '88 edition of Can Do Notes

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Units served with

Unofficial emblem, 305th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

A bomber crew of the 384th Bomb Group with their B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Rigor Mortis". Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 12 Jun 1943.' [stamp] and '269268.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"RIGOR MORTIS" CARRIES LIVE BOMBS AFTER RAID. Associated Press Photo shows: The full crew of the "Rigor Mortis" at their base after their return from Wilhelmhaven Friday, June 11. Front row, left to right: Sgt. William Mooney, Chicago; Sgt. Bernard M Knight
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Rigor Mortis
  • Unit: 305th Bomb Group 366th Bomb Squadron

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 3 September 1921

Died

18 February 1986

Other

Evaded

France 6 September 1943

Revisions

Date
ContributorHelen
Changes
Sources

Vol 88 No 3 305th BGMA notes

Date
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources

Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / MACR 1344 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database