Anthony J. Corlito United States Air Force 17 February 1917 – 25 September 1945 Anthony J. Corlito was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Corlito on February 17, 1917. He lived on Margaret St. in Boston and graduated from English High School in Boston. He then found work in the textile fabrication industry. Anthony was inducted into the United States Air Force on September 18, 1942. Technical Sergeant (TSgt.) Corlito served as a Radio Operator in the 752nd Bombardment Squadron, 458th Bombardment Group, Heavy. On September 24, 1945 TSgt. Corlito was reported missing in action while over France and was declared dead the next day. His body was never recovered. For the heroism displayed in service to our country, TSgt. Corlito was awarded the Purple Heart and the Air Medal. He is memorialized on the Tablets of the Missing at the Cambridge American Cemetery in Cambridge, England. Anthony was survived by his father.
