UPL 27277
IMAGEThe P-51 propeller served as 1st Lt Houston Lee Braly's marker for his grave in Remy Church, France and now stands in the church in his memory. Villagers hid his body from the Germans who investigated his A/C's downing, the propeller was polished and engraved by a villager and placed at the head of his flower covered grave in his memory.
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 364th Fighter Group 383rd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18082860 / O-756462
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot
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