With Veterans Day around the corner ........
Anthony J Marchione, photographer on board B-32 Dominator( Hobo Queen 2 ) KIA 18 August 1945 while on recon mission verifying Japanese cease fire/surrender compliance. Marchione is widely regarded as the last US combat KIA of WW2 . Hobo Queen 2 is foreground in photo. Painting below is artist's rendition of attack.
Many thanks to all vets !!!
Anthony J Marchione, photographer on board B-32 Dominator( Hobo Queen 2 ) KIA 18 August 1945 while on recon mission verifying Japanese cease fire/surrender compliance. Marchione is widely regarded as the last US combat KIA of WW2 . Hobo Queen 2 is foreground in photo. Painting below is artist's rendition of attack.
Many thanks to all vets !!!
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