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Pilot TSgt Thomas
G. Stalone, 20919837 (KIA, BR) Los Angeles, CA Crashed April 15, 1944 MACR none Aircraft History Built by Stinson. Assigned to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as L-5 Sentinel serial number unknown. Shipped overseas to New Guinea and reassembled. Wartime History Assigned to the 5th Air Force, 71st Tactical Reconnaissance Group, 25th Liaison Squadron "Guinea Short Lines". No known nickname or nose art. This aircraft performed liaison missions over New Guinea. On February 14, 1944 Stalone was one of three Stinson L-5's that searched for P-40N Warhawk 42-104984 and the next day returned to drop supplies. On February 21, 1944 L-5 piloted by Stalone successfully landed at a clearing those stranded on the ground had made, but was unable to take off with any additional passengers. Possibly, these missions were flown aboard this aircraft. Mission History On April 15, 1944 before take off, the engine was running rough but regardless took off from Chimbu Airfield piloted by TSgt Thomas G. Stalone on a test flight, but failed to climb and crashed and burned, killing Stalone instantly. Recovery of Remains After the crash, his remains were recovered and buried in New Guinea. Postwar, his remains were transported to the Philippines for permanent burial. Memorials Stalone was officially declared dead the day of the mission. He is buried at Manila American Cemetery at plot F row 15 grave 31. Relatives "My Uncle is Thomas G. Stalone. My grandmother was his sister. Her name was Francesca Stalone Mendolia. She passed away Feb. of 1960. I have just recently found this information, and was so thrilled to find. This was my Great Uncle on my fathers side. I was five years old when we saw him the last time. He was extremely handsome and much loved by the family. The only information that we had was very limited. This information gave me where he was killed and where he was buried. Thank you so much. [Prewar] He lived in Los Angeles, California. Both of his parents lived until the early 1950's. I think his death affected them totally. He was a bachelor as per my information." References PNG Museum Aircraft Status Card - L-5 Stinson Sentinel piloted by Stalone NARA Frame 1058, microfilm B0782 American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - Thomas G. Stalone FindAGrave - TSgt Thomas G Stalone (tablets of the missing) Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated
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