On the enlarged photo I noticed this man is actually a United States Marine. I was a Corpsman with the Marines for 10 years. So I don't think he was in the Air Force Reserves durng WWII.
Yes, this is Anthony Padilla and he was a US Marine during WWII. Stationed in the Pacific. If you have any more info please contact me. Thank you. Luvschristmas
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Surname Padilla - family of Andrea Padilla and Elena (nee Leone)Padilla both born in Italy and emigrated to the United States. The immediate family consisted of 11 children, 7 boys, 4 girls. All 11 children are now deceased.
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