World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Cliff Edward Gallira
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Staten Island, New York
Honored By
Jack & Mary Nell Roos
Relationship
Friends
SERIAL NUMBER 32319726, DIED MAY 27, 1945. HIS NAME IS ON THE WALL OF THE MISSING IN THE AMERICAN CEMETERY IN MANILA, PHILIPPINES. ATTACHED TO 2086TH ENGINEER AVIATION FIRE FIGHTING PLATOON, SUPPORTED 33RD FIGHTER GROUP. ONE OF 4 CREW MEMBERS AND 17 PASSENGERS ON A C-47 THAT WENT DOWN OVER BURMA. ALL ARE STILL MISSING IN ACTION.