Decatur Daily - July 25, 1948
Cullman News
Sandlin Rites Held
Funeral services for S-Sgt. Harlan Sandlin, 24, veteran of World War II, were held at Addington Chapel, July 23 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. W. R. Parker and S. A Morgan conducting. Interment was in the church cemetery, Moss-Service directing. The local VFW post conducted graveside rites.
Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Sandlin, Bremen 1; one brother, Shular Sandlin; Three sisters, Mrs. Ozela Vandiver, Mrs. Lorene Sandford and Mrs. Evelyn Bates. The deceased was killed May 12, 1944, in England.
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member of the Joseph Sharper crew which took part in Operation Eagle on 12 May 1944. After successfully completing the practice jump, the aircraft collided with C-47 42-92679 on the return journey. Crews reported a large explosion and a bright flash. All members of the crew were killed in the accident.
First Lieutenant Joseph Sharber Jr (Pilot)
Flight Officer Hubert M Bayless (Co-Pilot)
First Lieutenant Harry Gallack (Navigator)
Staff Sergeant Floyd V Asleson (Crew Chief)
Staff Sergeant Harlan C Sandlin (Radio Operator)
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Service Branch: Air Force
Unit: 44 TC Sq A/S-AC 316 TC Gp
Cullman News
Sandlin Rites Held
Funeral services for S-Sgt. Harlan Sandlin, 24, veteran of World War II, were held at Addington Chapel, July 23 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. W. R. Parker and S. A Morgan conducting. Interment was in the church cemetery, Moss-Service directing. The local VFW post conducted graveside rites.
Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Sandlin, Bremen 1; one brother, Shular Sandlin; Three sisters, Mrs. Ozela Vandiver, Mrs. Lorene Sandford and Mrs. Evelyn Bates. The deceased was killed May 12, 1944, in England.
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member of the Joseph Sharper crew which took part in Operation Eagle on 12 May 1944. After successfully completing the practice jump, the aircraft collided with C-47 42-92679 on the return journey. Crews reported a large explosion and a bright flash. All members of the crew were killed in the accident.
First Lieutenant Joseph Sharber Jr (Pilot)
Flight Officer Hubert M Bayless (Co-Pilot)
First Lieutenant Harry Gallack (Navigator)
Staff Sergeant Floyd V Asleson (Crew Chief)
Staff Sergeant Harlan C Sandlin (Radio Operator)
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Service Branch: Air Force
Unit: 44 TC Sq A/S-AC 316 TC Gp
Decatur Daily - July 25, 1948
Cullman News
Sandlin Rites Held
Funeral services for S-Sgt. Harlan Sandlin, 24, veteran of World War II, were held at Addington Chapel, July 23 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. W. R. Parker and S. A Morgan conducting. Interment was in the church cemetery, Moss-Service directing. The local VFW post conducted graveside rites.
Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Sandlin, Bremen 1; one brother, Shular Sandlin; Three sisters, Mrs. Ozela Vandiver, Mrs. Lorene Sandford and Mrs. Evelyn Bates. The deceased was killed May 12, 1944, in England.
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member of the Joseph Sharper crew which took part in Operation Eagle on 12 May 1944. After successfully completing the practice jump, the aircraft collided with C-47 42-92679 on the return journey. Crews reported a large explosion and a bright flash. All members of the crew were killed in the accident.
First Lieutenant Joseph Sharber Jr (Pilot)
Flight Officer Hubert M Bayless (Co-Pilot)
First Lieutenant Harry Gallack (Navigator)
Staff Sergeant Floyd V Asleson (Crew Chief)
Staff Sergeant Harlan C Sandlin (Radio Operator)
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Service Branch: Air Force
Unit: 44 TC Sq A/S-AC 316 TC Gp
Cullman News
Sandlin Rites Held
Funeral services for S-Sgt. Harlan Sandlin, 24, veteran of World War II, were held at Addington Chapel, July 23 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. W. R. Parker and S. A Morgan conducting. Interment was in the church cemetery, Moss-Service directing. The local VFW post conducted graveside rites.
Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Sandlin, Bremen 1; one brother, Shular Sandlin; Three sisters, Mrs. Ozela Vandiver, Mrs. Lorene Sandford and Mrs. Evelyn Bates. The deceased was killed May 12, 1944, in England.
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member of the Joseph Sharper crew which took part in Operation Eagle on 12 May 1944. After successfully completing the practice jump, the aircraft collided with C-47 42-92679 on the return journey. Crews reported a large explosion and a bright flash. All members of the crew were killed in the accident.
First Lieutenant Joseph Sharber Jr (Pilot)
Flight Officer Hubert M Bayless (Co-Pilot)
First Lieutenant Harry Gallack (Navigator)
Staff Sergeant Floyd V Asleson (Crew Chief)
Staff Sergeant Harlan C Sandlin (Radio Operator)
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Service Branch: Air Force
Unit: 44 TC Sq A/S-AC 316 TC Gp
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