Brussels the Terrier
Mascot
Image courtesy of Huie Lamb.
Object Number - UPL 6610 - Huie Lamb (left) and Robert 'Bob' Abernathy with Brussels the terrier. Image courtesy of Huie Lamb.
Terrier - 'Brussels' was owned by 2Lt Tory Eggleston, who brought him back from leave in his pocket. He was just a 'sprout', so they called him 'Brussels'. When Tory was killed, Capt Huie H Lamb looked after Brussels, who became a much-loved member of the 82nd Fighter Squadron.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-708668
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-708700
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"
