Second Lieutenant Albert E Marple cross grave marker photo

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:
Adams

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Second Lieutenant
    Branch of Service:
    Air Force
    Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:
    719th Bomber Squadron
    Regiment / Group / Brigade:
    449th Bomber Group, Heavy
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Killed in action during a ferrying mission from Grottaglia, Italy to Pomigliano near Naples. Transporting personnel who had completed their tour of combat duty - lost in bad weather.

Biography:

Buried at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery and Memorial.