World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Gus Chiarello
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
G. John Chiarello
Relationship
Self
Flight Engineer gunner on a B-26, medium bomber, with the 9th Airforce Overseas. Stationed in England in 1944. Combat status for 6 days, on 4th combat mission over France, wounded by Nazi anti-aircraft, and received the Purple Heart. Discharged, and sent home.