Thomas S Pilleri★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Massachusetts
On September 17, 1942 Private First Class Pilleri was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of Massachusetts. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
Thomas S Pilleri
World War II
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 55928 |
| Service ID | 354727 |
| Name | Thomas S Pilleri |
| From | Massachusetts |
| Casualty Date | September 17, 1942 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Casualty Type | Missing in action or lost at sea |
| Burial | Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Thomas S Pilleri is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Thomas S Pilleri was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Pilleri had the rank of Private First Class. Service number assignment was 354727.
According to our records Massachusetts was his home or enlistment state. During his service in World War II, Marine Corps Pilleri was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on September 17, 1942. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Missing in action or lost at sea. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
★ Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
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Massachusetts was home to over 18,382 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Massachusetts was home to over 18,382 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
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• 12,688 World War II
• 934 Korean War
• 1,337 Vietnam War
• 287 Prisoners of war
• 3,860 Missing in action
• 35 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 150 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 20 Medal of Honor recipients
• 12,688 World War II
• 934 Korean War
• 1,337 Vietnam War
• 287 Prisoners of war
• 3,860 Missing in action
• 35 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 150 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 20 Medal of Honor recipients
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