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BROWN, James William - Date of
birth
11 August 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
Albuquerque, New Mexico -
Hometown
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-719549 -
Rank
First Lieutenant -
Function
Pilot -
Unit
853rd Bombardment Squadron,
491st Bombardment Group, Heavy
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Awards
Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters
Death
-
Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
24 March 1945 - Place of
death
Wesel, Germany
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Ardennes
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| C | 13 | 18 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Carl P. Brown (father)
Anna M. (Schlossey) Brown (mother)
Plane data
- Serial
number
42-50749 -
Data
Type: B-24J
Destination: Wesel, Germany
MACR: 13615
More information
1st Lt James W. Brown graduated from Albuquerque High School and attended the University of New Mexico. He was a mechanic before he enlisted. He was sent overseas on 20 October 1944.Information received at interrogation from 2nd Lt Kohl: Howard S Aircraft 749 had number 3 engine on fire, feathered number 4 engine and then feathered number 3. Aircraft exploded when it hit the ground at 1322 hours at approximately 5144N-0640E.
Source of information: Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, NARA, MACR 13615, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / New Mexico WWII Record
Photo source: www.findagrave.com, www.ancestry.com - New Mexico WWII Record