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Aldo Samuel Meneghetti 1922 - 1991

Aldo Samuel Meneghetti of Sangamon County, Illinois United States was born on January 31, 1922 in Springfield. Aldo was baptized on February 25, 1923 at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 109 E Price St, in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA. Aldo Meneghetti died at age 69 years old on August 16, 1991 in Springfield, Sangamon County, IL, and was buried at Camp Butler National Cemetery R.r. #1 Section F Site 443 - Camp Butler Road, in Springfield.
Aldo Samuel Meneghetti
Aldo Sebastiano Meneghetti
Sangamon County, Illinois United States
January 31, 1922
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States
August 16, 1991
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States
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  • Introduction

    Aldo Samuel Meneghetti was born on January 31, 1922 in Springfield, IL to parents John Meneghetti (1892-1965) and Nella "Nellie" Bortolozzo (1894-). He had siblings Lawrene Reno Meneghetti (1924-2008) and Elsie Mary Meneghetti (1926-2016). At the time of his draft registration on June 26, 1942, Aldo was 20 years old and listed himself as the head of his household. He resided in Sangamon, Illinois, USA, and was employed by Peabody 59. On November 12, 1942, Aldo Sam Meneghetti enlisted in the military in Peoria, Illinois. He was assigned to the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers of the United States Army. He served as a Private in the United States Army during World War II. Aldo was discharged from the Army on September 21, 1943, after serving less than a year in the military. Aldo Meneghetti married Mary G Meneghetti in 1950 in his hometown of Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois. He was father to two daughters.
  • 01/31
    1922

    Birthday

    January 31, 1922
    Birthdate
    Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white of Italian roots as both of his parents were born in Italy and immigrated to the United States.
  • Nationality & Locations

    Aldo Meneghetti was born, raised, and spent most of his life in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois.
  • Early Life & Education

    At the time of his enlistment, he had completed 3 years of high school.
  • 02/25
    1923

    Baptism

    February 25, 1923
    Baptism date
    St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 109 E Price St, in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania 19144, United States
    Place of worship
  • Religious Beliefs

    He was baptized in the Roman Catholic Church as Aldo Sebastiano Meneghetti.
  • Military Service

    At the time of his draft registration on June 26, 1942, he was 20 years old and listed himself as the head of his household. He resided in Sangamon, Illinois, USA, and was employed by Peabody 59. Aldo was recorded as being 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with a ruddy complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes. On November 12, 1942, Aldo Sam Meneghetti enlisted in the military in Peoria, Illinois. His military serial number was 36436141, and he was assigned to the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers of the United States Army. He entered the military as a Private, Selectee (Enlisted Men). Aldo's enlistment records indicate that he enlisted for the duration of the war or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law. This meant that he would serve until the end of World War II, which was not known at the time of his enlistment. He served as a Private in the United States Army during World War II. Aldo was discharged from the Army on September 21, 1943, after serving less than a year in the military.
  • Professional Career

    He worked as a miner and operator of mining related machinery.
  • 08/16
    1991

    Death

    August 16, 1991
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Camp Butler National Cemetery R.r. #1 Section F Site 443 - Camp Butler Road, in Springfield, Il 62707
    Burial location
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In 1922, in the year that Aldo Samuel Meneghetti was born, from October 22nd - 29th, 3,000 men of Benito Mussolini's National Fascist Party marched on Rome. (Mussolini waited in Milan, he did not participate in the March.) The day after the March Mussolini went to Rome and the King of Italy handed over power to Mussolini, in part because he was supported by the military, the business class, and the right-wing factions of Italy.
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In 1942, at the age of 20 years old, Aldo was alive when from January 7th through April 9th, the Battle of Bataan was fought in the Philippines. At the end of the battle, the U.S. and Filipino forces surrendered and a three-year occupation of the Philippines by Japan began. Between 60,000 and 80,000 American and Filipino soldiers surrendered and were marched around 60 to 69 miles - most were beaten, abused, or killed. Named the Bataan Death March, it was later declared to be a war crime.
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