North End in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Anthony J. Corlito

United States Air Force

— 17 February 1917-25 September 1945 —

Anthony J. Corlito Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 8, 2026

1. Anthony J. Corlito Marker

Inscription. Anthony J. Corlito was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Corlito on February 17, 1917. As an English High Graduate, Anthony was inducted into the United States Air Force on September 18, 1942. Technical Sergeant (TSgt.) Corlito served in the 752nd Bomb Squadron, 458th Bomb 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. TSgt. Corlito was awarded the Purple Heart and the Air Medal. Anthony was survived by his father.

To learn more of the story of this Hero from our Neighborhood, scan the code below or visit the City of Boston's Veteran Services: cityofboston.gov/veterans then follow the link to History of Heroes.

Erected by City of Boston.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Valor in Aerial Operations series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 17, 1917.

Location. 42° 21.97′ N, 71° 3.333′ W. Memorial is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in North End. It is at the intersection of

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Sheafe Street and Margaret Street on Sheafe Street. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Boston MA 02109, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Historic Boston. It is also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Anthony V. DeSimone (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of Samuel Francis Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); Signal Lanterns of Paul Revere (within shouting distance of this marker); North Church Lanterns (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Old North Church & Historic Site (about 300 feet away); The First Steeple (about 300 feet away); The Weathervane (about 300 feet away); The Great Gale of Boston (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.

Regarding Anthony J. Corlito. Although

Anthony J. Corlito Square at Sheafe and Margaret in Boston's North End image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 8, 2026

2. Anthony J. Corlito Square at Sheafe and Margaret in Boston's North End

this marker says TSgt. Corlito went missing in 1945, all online sources (including the U.S. government’s official database) say that his final mission was actually a year earlier, on September 24, 1944.

Also see . . . Hero Square: Anthony J. Corlito. From the City of Boston's "Heros Squares" project. (Submitted on November 12, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.