Eugene R Galbreath
Military
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UPL 54876
SSGT Eugene R. Galbreath
Gunner
340th BG - 489th BS - 9th AF
KIA 25 April 1945
Gunner
340th BG - 489th BS - 9th AF
KIA 25 April 1945
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 340th Bomb Group 489th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-659956
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot/Squadron Operations Officer
Places
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Born |
Ashmore, IL | 22 August 1923 | |
Enlisted |
Chicago, IL | 26 June 1942 | |
Died |
Sfax, Tunisia | 25 April 1943 | KIA when his a/c collided with another 340th BG a/c over the airfield at Sfax. Both B-25's crashed to the ground, killing both crews |
Buried |
North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial | Plot E Row 2 Grave 9 North Africa American Cemetery North Africa American Cemetery BP 346 Sidi Bou Said 2026 Tunis Tunisia |