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July 1, 1942
The Keesler Field News
Keesler Army Airfield, Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
Private Tony Tintori, a U.S. Army soldier, rescued two girls from drowning in the Gulf at Buena Vista pier and tried to save a third who died. He was recommended for the Soldier's Medal for heroism.
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Pvt. Tony Tintori, 590th Tech. Sc. Sq., who last Thursday rescued two small girls from drowning in the Gulf and vainly attempted to save a third, was recommended to the Secretary of War today to receive the Soldier's Medal for outstanding acts of heroism not involving actual contact with the enemy.
The recommendation was made by 1st Lt. William F. McCue, Post Shipping Officer, who arrived at the Buena Vista pier, scene of the tragedy, shortly after Private Tintori had dragged Rose Maniscalco, 11, and Thedos Bounds, 13, to safety. The Private at that time was assisting in the search for the body of Rose's 13-year-old sister, Mary.
The three children had been wading in the shallow water near the pier when they dropped off into a deep hole. Private Tintori, who was standing on the pier, heard their screams and went to their rescue.
"That soldier did a splendid job in getting two of them to safety, and I think he deserves to receive the medal," declared Lieutenant McCue.
Private Tintori, who lives in Wylam, Ala., told his story as follows:
"I had been swimming and had gone back to the pier. I still had on my trunks and had just put on my shoes when I heard the girls scream. I jumped into the water and caught Rose who had gone under. I had to carry her back to the pier which was about 60 feet away.
"Then I went back and grabbed Thedos, who was struggling to keep on the surface. After I got her back to the pier I tried to find the other girl, but she had gone under and apparently was carried away by the current. The water was very choppy and my shoes made swimming almost impossible. By that time I was almost exhausted.
"I'm thankful that I was on the pier at that time, but I wish I could have kept the other little girl from drowning."
Private Tintori, who is 23, was inducted into the Army May 9 and has been at Keesler Field for six weeks. He holds a Red Cross Life Savers' certificate, and before entering the Army was employed by the T. C. I. Railroad Co., at Birmingham.
Award
for
Rescues
Pvt. Tony Tintori, 590th Tech. Sc. Sq., who last Thursday rescued two small girls from drowning in the Gulf and vainly attempted to save a third, was recommended to the Secretary of War today to receive the Soldier's Medal for outstanding acts of heroism not involving actual contact with the enemy.
The recommendation was made by 1st Lt. William F. McCue, Post Shipping Officer, who arrived at the Buena Vista pier, scene of the tragedy, shortly after Private Tintori had dragged Rose Maniscalco, 11, and Thedos Bounds, 13, to safety. The Private at that time was assisting in the search for the body of Rose's 13-year-old sister, Mary.
The three children had been wading in the shallow water near the pier when they dropped off into a deep hole. Private Tintori, who was standing on the pier, heard their screams and went to their rescue.
"That soldier did a splendid job in getting two of them to safety, and I think he deserves to receive the medal," declared Lieutenant McCue.
Private Tintori, who lives in Wylam, Ala., told his story as follows:
"I had been swimming and had gone back to the pier. I still had on my trunks and had just put on my shoes when I heard the girls scream. I jumped into the water and caught Rose who had gone under. I had to carry her back to the pier which was about 60 feet away.
"Then I went back and grabbed Thedos, who was struggling to keep on the surface. After I got her back to the pier I tried to find the other girl, but she had gone under and apparently was carried away by the current. The water was very choppy and my shoes made swimming almost impossible. By that time I was almost exhausted.
"I'm thankful that I was on the pier at that time, but I wish I could have kept the other little girl from drowning."
Private Tintori, who is 23, was inducted into the Army May 9 and has been at Keesler Field for six weeks. He holds a Red Cross Life Savers' certificate, and before entering the Army was employed by the T. C. I. Railroad Co., at Birmingham.
What sub-type of article is it?
Heroic Act
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Rescue
Drowning
Soldier Heroism
Children Saved
Gulf Accident
What entities or persons were involved?
Tony Tintori
Rose Maniscalco
Thedos Bounds
Mary
William F. Mccue
Where did it happen?
Buena Vista Pier, Gulf
Story Details
Key Persons
Tony Tintori
Rose Maniscalco
Thedos Bounds
Mary
William F. Mccue
Location
Buena Vista Pier, Gulf
Event Date
Last Thursday
Story Details
Private Tony Tintori rescued Rose Maniscalco and Thedos Bounds from drowning after they fell into a deep hole near the pier, but Mary Maniscalco drowned despite his attempts. Recommended for Soldier's Medal.