UPL 16520
IMAGE2LT Robert L. Garrett Pilot - Crew #515 466thBG - 785th BS Garrett was involved in a mid-air collision on 23 March 1944 on both his and the 466th BG's 2nd mission. He successfully bailed out and evaded capture, hiding out with the Bourdouche family in Queue-du-Bois, Belgium. He was accidently and tragically killed when a stray German bullet entered the home and killed him instantly. The American Army was a few hours from liberating the farm where he was hiding.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-803596
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot