Cpl Lawrence C. Brashear, 25, radio operator on a heavy bomber, was killed in action in France December 18, 1944. His parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jay C. Brashear, formerly lived at 6434A West Park Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, and his wife, Erma Eileen (Lewis) Brashear, lived at Flora, Illinois.
Back in 2006 I researched my Grandfather, Lawrence C. Brashear, in reference to his being on a B26G when a mid-air collision occurred in Epinoy, France on December 18, 1944. My Father, Gary, was only 6 months old (born August 18, 1944) the date of my Grandfather passed away.
I have been able to obtain the accident report along with copies of crash photos to help me understand this history in my family lineage.
listed on the report of accident is as follows:
B26G, 43-34212, station A-74, 9th BD Ninth AF, 394th, 586th.
I am looking for the information on the plane itself. Its name and tail wing symbol.
If there is any help you can offer I would be much obliged.
My Grandfather is buried in Henri-Chapelle and to this date there are no surviving family members who have visited his resting place. It is with great hope that I will be able to take my son, and my Father here, at some point. Just this past year I was able to have my Grandfathers burial flag re-committed to my father with the most proper honors by having the Illinois National Guard provide a ceremonial folding and presentation to my Dad.
Again Thank you for any assistance.
Respectfully Yours,
Andrew C Brashear
Date: 12/23/2014
Back in 2006 I researched my Grandfather, Lawrence C. Brashear, in reference to his being on a B26G when a mid-air collision occurred in Epinoy, France on December 18, 1944. My Father, Gary, was only 6 months old (born August 18, 1944) the date of my Grandfather passed away.
I have been able to obtain the accident report along with copies of crash photos to help me understand this history in my family lineage.
listed on the report of accident is as follows:
B26G, 43-34212, station A-74, 9th BD Ninth AF, 394th, 586th.
I am looking for the information on the plane itself. Its name and tail wing symbol.
If there is any help you can offer I would be much obliged.
My Grandfather is buried in Henri-Chapelle and to this date there are no surviving family members who have visited his resting place. It is with great hope that I will be able to take my son, and my Father here, at some point. Just this past year I was able to have my Grandfathers burial flag re-committed to my father with the most proper honors by having the Illinois National Guard provide a ceremonial folding and presentation to my Dad.
Again Thank you for any assistance.
Respectfully Yours,
Andrew C Brashear
Date: 12/23/2014
Cpl Lawrence C. Brashear, 25, radio operator on a heavy bomber, was killed in action in France December 18, 1944. His parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jay C. Brashear, formerly lived at 6434A West Park Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, and his wife, Erma Eileen (Lewis) Brashear, lived at Flora, Illinois.
Back in 2006 I researched my Grandfather, Lawrence C. Brashear, in reference to his being on a B26G when a mid-air collision occurred in Epinoy, France on December 18, 1944. My Father, Gary, was only 6 months old (born August 18, 1944) the date of my Grandfather passed away.
I have been able to obtain the accident report along with copies of crash photos to help me understand this history in my family lineage.
listed on the report of accident is as follows:
B26G, 43-34212, station A-74, 9th BD Ninth AF, 394th, 586th.
I am looking for the information on the plane itself. Its name and tail wing symbol.
If there is any help you can offer I would be much obliged.
My Grandfather is buried in Henri-Chapelle and to this date there are no surviving family members who have visited his resting place. It is with great hope that I will be able to take my son, and my Father here, at some point. Just this past year I was able to have my Grandfathers burial flag re-committed to my father with the most proper honors by having the Illinois National Guard provide a ceremonial folding and presentation to my Dad.
Again Thank you for any assistance.
Respectfully Yours,
Andrew C Brashear
Date: 12/23/2014
Back in 2006 I researched my Grandfather, Lawrence C. Brashear, in reference to his being on a B26G when a mid-air collision occurred in Epinoy, France on December 18, 1944. My Father, Gary, was only 6 months old (born August 18, 1944) the date of my Grandfather passed away.
I have been able to obtain the accident report along with copies of crash photos to help me understand this history in my family lineage.
listed on the report of accident is as follows:
B26G, 43-34212, station A-74, 9th BD Ninth AF, 394th, 586th.
I am looking for the information on the plane itself. Its name and tail wing symbol.
If there is any help you can offer I would be much obliged.
My Grandfather is buried in Henri-Chapelle and to this date there are no surviving family members who have visited his resting place. It is with great hope that I will be able to take my son, and my Father here, at some point. Just this past year I was able to have my Grandfathers burial flag re-committed to my father with the most proper honors by having the Illinois National Guard provide a ceremonial folding and presentation to my Dad.
Again Thank you for any assistance.
Respectfully Yours,
Andrew C Brashear
Date: 12/23/2014
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586 BOMB SQ 394 BOMB GP (M) MISSOURI
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