James Kenneth Brandemihl
Military
Object Number - UPL 28411 - Paul Shannon crew in front of the B-26 "Mild And Bitter" of the 322nd BG 452nd BS, after the first 100 mission completion. L-R, 1st LT Lee W. Rice,...
Assigned to 452BS, 322BG, 9AF USAAF. Wounded over France 8-Jul-44 and went to London for medical operation which saved his leg. A sheep's bone was used as a graft to save it which was a 100% success.
Awards: PH, WWII Victory, EAME.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth 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: 322nd Bomb Group 452nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17028337 / O-662680
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Bomber pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Nicknames: Mild and Bitter
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 450th Bomb Squadron 452nd Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Great Saling
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Fallon County, MT, USA | 8 June 1920 | Son of Adolph J and Lois M Brandemihl. |
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Enlisted |
Missoula, MT, USA | 24 November 1941 | |
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Other Wounded in Action (WIA) |
France | 8 July 1944 | Wounded in leg over France. 8-Jul-44. |
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Died |
West Yellowstone, MT 59758, USA | 21 May 1995 | |
| Bozeman, MT, USA | |||
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Based |
Andrews Field | Assigned to 452BS, 322BG, 9AF USAAF. |
