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SANTOMIERY, Anthony J - Date of
birth
3 March 1925 -
Age
19 - Place of
birth
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-820070 -
Rank
Second Lieutenant -
Function
Co-Pilot -
Unit
566th Bombardment Squadron,
389th Bombardment Group, Heavy
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Awards
Purple Heart,
Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
7 July 1944 - Place of
death
Westerode, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| I | 16 | 3 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Adam E. Santomiery (father)
Eletra Santomiery (mother)
Regina Santomiery (sister)
Susan Santomiery (sister)
Marie Santomiery (sister)
Theresa Santomiery (sister)
Adam Santomiery (brother)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-50374 -
Data
Type: B-24H
Nickname: Polyana
Destination: Halle, Germany
MACR: 7364
More information
Aircraft 42-50374 was attacked by enemy aircraft. After being hit, the aircraft turnet off to the left with the No3 engine on fire and started to spin. 10 chutes came out. Murdered by the Gestapo.His tragic final mission is recorded in the Book "A Mission of Honor" by Daniel J. Henry.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, www.389thbg.net, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, www.findagrave.com - Dan Henry