Santi J. Trimarchi was born in Long Island City, New York. He served in the 848th Bomber Squadron, 490th Bomber Group, Heavy, as a Technical Sergeant and Right Waist Gunner on the B-17G #43-38180 during World War II. He was Killed in Action on October 6, 1944, on a bombing mission to Berlin, Germany. His airplane was shot down flak and crashed at Spandau, Germany. The crash resulted in the deaths of 5 men, and four were taken as prisoners.

Tsgt Trimarchi's current burial place is unknown.

B-17G #43-3818 crew:
Lt William McLennan - Pilot - POW
2Lt Joseph Bingham - Co-Pilot - POW
1Lt arthur Bubendorf - Navigator - KIA
SSgt Morris Chakansky - Ball Turret Gunner - POW
TSgt Robert Dittmer - Radio Operator - KIA
2Lt Lawrence Grubisich - Bombardier - KIA
SSgt Robert Moyer - Top Turret Gunner - KIA
SSgt Leonard Smith - Tail Gunner - POW
TSgt Santi Trimarchi - Right Waist Gunner - KIA