Robert E Brown
MilitaryAssigned 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
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: CG-4A Haig
- Unit: 438th Troop Carrier Group 88th Troop Carrier Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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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. |