Dale W Brothers
MilitaryAssigned to 450BS, 322BG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Amiens. A/C hit by flak, baled out, shortly after A/C exploded on impact, the pilot having been ejected, strapped in his armoured flight seat. Evaded (EVD). 8-Jul-44. MACR 6625.
Awards: PH, WWII Victory, EAME.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 450th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17016570 / O-886142
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bomber pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Nicknames: Bag of Bolts
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 450th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Great Saling
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Born |
Utah, USA | 24 July 1921 | Son of Marlowe and Marie A Brothers. |
Enlisted |
Minneapolis, MN, USA | 27 March 1942 | |
Other Shot down /baled out |
62123 Warlus, France | 8 July 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) Amiens. A/C hit by flak, baled out, shortly after A/C exploded on impact, the pilot having been ejected, strapped in his armoured flight seat. EVD. 8-Jul-44. MACR 6625. |
Other Evaded (EVD) |
France | 8 July 1944 | Evaded capture (EVD) with help of French resistance, returned to unit. |
Died |
Denver, CO, USA | 1 July 1995 | |
Based |
Andrews Field | 8 July 1944 | Assigned to 450BS, 322BG, 9AF USAAF. |
Hennepin County, MN, USA | |||
Buried |
4400 W Kenyon Ave, Denver, CO 80236, USA | Interred Fort Logan National Cemetery Denver Denver County Colorado, USA |