Sergeant US Army
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Birth place – Massachusetts
Birth date – 24/08/1912
Death date – 24/09/1983
Father – António de Silveira
Mother – Maria Assumpção Silveira
Lionel Silveira in Uniform
(Photograph courtesy of Mary Louise Simmons, niece)
Son of Portuguese natives from Azores, Lionel Silveira was born in 24th of August, 1912 in Massachusetts. He enlisted in the United States Army in May 1942, where he served during several years until being discharged with the rank of Sergeant in January 1946.
Not much is known about Silveira`s military service and career but he was described by family as loving person,
Lionel, passed away in California, 24th September, 1983.
António Fragoeiro
