Staff Sergeant Sanchez was a Gunner on a B26 Marauder that was shot down near Man Der Scheid Germany on December 23, 1944. He was serving in the 575th Bombardment Squadron, 391st Bombardment Group, 9th Air Force. His remains were recovered and returned to his family 67 years later. He is also honored and remembered at Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial. His awards include The Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters and The Purple Heart.
Cemetery office confirmed that this burial is unmarked. They also reported, specifically: According to the Rose Hills grave locator service, Joe's remains were interred in the same plot as Isabel. His name is not on the marker. He is buried in the same grave as his mother (her maiden name is Macias.)
Cemetery office confirmed that this burial is unmarked. They also reported, specifically: According to the Rose Hills grave locator service, Joe's remains were interred in the same plot as Isabel. His name is not on the marker. He is buried in the same grave as his mother (her maiden name is Macias.)
Staff Sergeant Sanchez was a Gunner on a B26 Marauder that was shot down near Man Der Scheid Germany on December 23, 1944. He was serving in the 575th Bombardment Squadron, 391st Bombardment Group, 9th Air Force. His remains were recovered and returned to his family 67 years later. He is also honored and remembered at Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial. His awards include The Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters and The Purple Heart.
Cemetery office confirmed that this burial is unmarked. They also reported, specifically: According to the Rose Hills grave locator service, Joe's remains were interred in the same plot as Isabel. His name is not on the marker. He is buried in the same grave as his mother (her maiden name is Macias.)
Cemetery office confirmed that this burial is unmarked. They also reported, specifically: According to the Rose Hills grave locator service, Joe's remains were interred in the same plot as Isabel. His name is not on the marker. He is buried in the same grave as his mother (her maiden name is Macias.)
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