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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Joaquin Castro

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Mission, Texas

Honored By

Arnoldo Guerrero, Jr.

Relationship

Nephew

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

B-17E BOMBER PILOT. 1ST LIEUTENANT WITH THE 11TH BOMBER GROUP, 42ND SQUADRON, HICKAM, HAWAII ON NOVEMBER 1, 1941. WAS IN SERVICE AND ACTION DURING THE PEAR HARBOR ATTACK AND PARTICIPATED WITH MIDWAY, GUADALCANAL, AND OTHER SOLOMON ISLAND CAMPAIGNS. FINAL MISSION FEBRUARY 1, 1943, LISTED MISSING IN ACTION. PRESUMED DEAD JANUARY 11, 1946.