Robert E Brown

Military

Assigned to 88TCS, 438TCG, 9AF USAAF. Under tow by C-47A 42-100756, broke through overcast and tow rope released prematurely, in manoeuvring cut wing tip off on adjacent A/C's tow rope. Lost control and span in 6 miles NW Bruges. Killed in Action (KIA) 19-Sep-44. MACR 15324.



Awards: PH.

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Units served with

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: CG-4A Haig
  • Unit: 438th Troop Carrier Group 88th Troop Carrier Squadron

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Enlisted

Omaha, NE, USA 8 February 1941

Died

6 miles NW Bruges, Belgium 19 September 1944 Under tow by C-47A 42-100756, broke through overcast and tow rope released prematurely, in manoeuvring cut wing tip off on adjacent A/C's tow rope. Lost control and span in 6 miles NW Bruges. Killed in Action (KIA) 19-Sep-44. MACR 15324.
Woodbury County, IA, USA

Based

Greenham Common 19 September 1944 Assigned to 88TCS, 438TCG, 9AF USAAF.

Born

Martin County, MN, USA Son of Dolly V M Brown.