Name:
Joseph E. Ranauro
Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Serial Number:
33356866
Unit:
561st Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group, Heavy
Date of Death:
1945-02-26
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Joseph E. Ranauro served in the 561st Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group, Heavy, as a Staff Sergeant and Ball Turret Gunner of #42-102559 "Star Dust / My True Love" aircraft during World War II. He was Killed in Action on February 26, 1945 but his current burial place is unknown. SSgt Ranauro was one of the many brave Americans of the 388th Bomber Group who lost their lives in aerial operations against the German forces from June 1943 - August 1945.
Photo from: http://388bg.com