The last American killed in action in World War II was Sgt. Anthony J. Marchione of Pottstown on Aug. 18, 1945. He was part of a crew of a B-32 Dominator bomber flying a reconnaissance mission over Japan which had surrendered three days earlier. His plane was attacked by rouge Japanese fighter pilots. At least one of the Japanese attackers was shot down by the bomber’s gunners.
Only 118 B-32s were built. They flew from Jan. 27 to Aug. 30, 1945.
Thank you so much. I will always remember Anthony Marchione. When in Pottstown will definitely kneel down at his grave and give thanks. It was a good thing to read this full article to be another reminder why we respect our American Flag as homage to those who fought and died for our freedoms and American values. God bless them and their families. Again, thank you for the entire account of their bravery on this last mission.