Marcello, Ray, Sr., Date of interview: 23 March 2011
Scope and Contents
Contains interview on two DVDs; short biography of military service; memoirs from combat missions flown during World War II by the 398th Bomb Group, 602nd Squadron, 8th Air Force; list of duty assignments during military service; map of locations of German prison camps; article from Gumbo Entertainment Guide featuring Marcello- “Remembering the Ultimate Sacrifice;” internet article (www.b24.net)- “The Death March;” portrait of Marcello in uniform; two photographs of Marcello during World War II; photograph of Marcello of Marcello raising flag during ceremony at the Regional Military Museum in Houma, La.; and 2009 interview of Marcello on three DVDs. (January 2013 Issue of Gumbo Entertainment Guide featuring Marcello located in O/S Box)
Dates
- Date of interview: 23 March 2011
Biographical / Historical
- Native of Houma, La. o Born 1923 - Served in U.S. Army Air Corps, 25 March 1943 – 25 October 1945 o Rank: Sergeant o MOS: Gunner on B-24 Bomber crew o 8th Air Force, 390th Bomb Group, 568th Squadron o Citations: Prisoner of War Medal • Prisoner of war at Grossy Chow, Germany • 15 August 1944 – 3 February 1945 Purple Heart Air Medal Good Conduct Medal o Injuries: Shrapnel in leg
Extent
From the Collection: 20 Linear Feet (29 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Nicholls State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Ellender Memorial Library
Nicholls State University
906 E 1st St.
Thibodaux Louisiana 70310 USA
985-448-4621
clifton.theriot@nicholls.edu