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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

John B. Volpe

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Brooklyn, New York

Honored By

Mrs. John Giampapa

Relationship

Sister

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Service Number 12154808. Served in the 862nd Bomber Squadron, 493rd Bomb Group, Plane 352. Shot down December 31, 1944 over Hamelin, Germany crashing into the street of town and found by German military. He was decapitated, missing both arms and legs and had no clothing. Buried by German military. Later moved to Liege, Belgium for burial. He was 22 years old.