Teddy Anthony Smigiera
Military
As per 351st.org: Silver Dollar with rear Capt. K. M. Crabb, Lt. Harold L. Jones, Lt. L. B. Roberts, S/Sgt. John D. Bluxom, and S/Sgt. Oscar B. Malone. front, 4th from left S/Sgt. Teddy A. Smigiera.
Unknown if the plane's actual S/N is 42-97349
Family photo (Bryan Malone - son of Oscar B. Malone)
Object Number - UPL 56330 - Silver Dollar - Capt Crabb's crew As per 351st.org: Silver Dollar with rear Capt. K. M. Crabb, Lt. Harold L. Jones, Lt. L. B. Roberts, S/Sgt. John...
Assigned to 508BS. 351BG, 8AF USAAF. Ken Crabb crew. ETD
Awards: DFC, AM (3OLC), WWII Victory, EAME (2 x Battle Stars).
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 351st Bomb Group 508th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19032391 / O-726195
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Buffalo, NY | 11 December 1921 | Son of Frances Smigiera. |
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Enlisted |
Buffalo, NY | 15 October 1942 | Buffalo, New York |
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Other Discharged USAAF |
14 October 1945 | Honourable discharge. | |
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Died |
Buffalo, NY | 23 May 2002 | Of Buffalo, NY; May 23, 2002; beloved husband of Marynell Davis Smigiera; dearest father of two daughters ; fond grandfather of five; great grandfather of two; brother of four; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS INC. 4680 Clinton St. (cor. Border Rd.) West Seneca. (668-5666) where funeral will be held Monday at 8:45 AM and from St. John The Evangelist Church at 9:30. Friends are invited. Teddy was a member of West Seneca American Legion Post #735 and past Commander, Harvey D. Morin Post #2940 VFW, Msgr. Nash Council #3875 3rd Degree, Veteran of WW II and Sheet Metal Workers Local #71. |
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Based |
Polebrook | Assigned to 508BS. 351BG, 8AF USAAF. |
Revisions
https://www.fold3.com/image/672476147
https://www.fold3.com/record/86371548/teddy-a-smigiera-wwii-army-enlist…
https://www.fold3.com/record/7696376/teddy-a-smigiera-social-security-d…
https://www.fold3.com/record/622593548/teddy-smigiera-1921-veterans-aff…
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/buffalonews/name/teddy-smigiera-ob…
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98231704/teddy-a-smigiera
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / www.351st.org/ken.harbour/
