William Vitale
S/Sgt William J Vitale was assigned to the 459th BG 758th Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Engineer/Gunner.
S/Sgt. Vitale died in 1967 at age 54 from heart disease
SERIAL NUMBER - 32496661
NAME - William J Vitale
SERVICE - ARMY
STATE OF RESIDENCE - New York
AREA - European Theatre: Hungary
STATUS - Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
DETAINING POWER - GERMANY
Stalag Luft 3 Sagan-Silesia Bavaria (Moved to Nuremberg-Langwasser) 49-11
Nov. 11,2016
Good Morning,
Thank You for your fine and brave service to our country.
Thinking of you today with pride and gratitude.
Sincerely,
Toni Vitale Gorgol
Proud daughter of: 459BG S/ Sgt William J Vitale 758 BS MACR 8754
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| Rank | Order | Date | Award Ribbon Device |
|---|---|---|---|
Sgt |
2541 |
08/10/1944 |
AM |
2LT |
2852 |
08/25/1944 |
AM/1OLC |
S/Sgt |
3511 |
09/20/1944 |
AM/1OLC |
S/Sgt |
3787 |
10/03/1944 |
AM/2OLC |
SSGT |
4286 |
11/01/1944 |
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