CPL Raymond S Contino (1925-1945) - Find a Grave Memorial

CPL Raymond S Contino

Birth

18 Nov 1925

Illinois, USA

Death

8 Apr 1945 (aged 19)

Tellico Plains, Monroe County, Tennessee, USA

Burial

Saint Joseph Cemetery

River Grove, Cook County, Illinois, USA Add to Map

Plot

Section LL, Lot 802

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Corporal on B-17F Flying Fortress #42-6137, serving with the 3704 Army Air Force Base Unit, Kessler Field, Biloxi, Mississippi.

He was killed when his bomber crashed, northeast of Tellico Plains, Tennessee.

Nine other airmen were killed in the accident:

1st Lt. David K Crocker
2nd Lt. Walter W Foley, Jr
2nd Lt. Carl E Lehnhardt
S/Sgt. Edwin W Bill
2nd Lt. Richard C Henkel
Cpl. Wesley J Eaton
Cpl. John J Fortune
Cpl. Fred Hoff, Jr
Cpl. John F Stair
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Corp. Raymond S. Contino of 2226 Dayton street, beloved son of Thomas and Josephine, dear brother of Pfc. Carlo L. and Sam. Funeral Saturday, April 14, 10:30 a.m., from chapel, 739 S. Western avenue. Solemn high mass, 11 a.m., St. Vincent's church. Interment St. Joseph's.

Chicago Tribune (IL) Friday, April 13, 1945

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CPL, 3704 AAF BASE UNIT WORLD WAR II

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Gaetano "Tom" Contino

Giuseppina "Josephine" Contino

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