TSgt. Sator "Sandy" Sanchez
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cldisme
N 41° 32.017 W 088° 04.368
16T E 410506 N 4598551
Joliet native TSgt. Sator "Sandy" Sanchez served in the Air Corps during World War Two for 44 missions before being Killed In Action
Waymark Code: WM1V1Y
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/10/2007
Views: 111
Commissioned by the Friends of Community Public Art of Joliet (www.fcpaonline.org), a statue honoring Joliet native TSgt. Sator "Sandy" Sanchez was dedicated in 2000.
TSgt. Sanchez's heroism was also recognized by the Air Corps by being the only enlisted man to have a B-17 named after his honor.
More details about TSgt. Sanchez can be found at the
National Museum of the US Air Force.
More information about the sculptor of this statue:
Kathleen Farrell
Website pertaining to the memorial: [Web Link]
List if there are any visiting hours:
Along public sidewalk; no visiting hours.
Entrance fees (if it applies): none
Type of memorial: Statue
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