Name:
Frank Norman, Jr. Broach
Rank:
First Lieutenant
Serial Number:
O-667239
Unit:
562nd Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomb Group
Date of Death:
1943-09-16
State:
Texas
Cemetery:
Cambridge American Cemetery, United Kingdom
Plot:
B
Row:
2
Grave:
6
Decoration:
Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart
Comments:
Frank Norman Broach, Jr. was born on May 26, 1921 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. He enlisted in the service from Dallas on February 25, 1942 and served with the 562nd Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber. He was killed in action on 16 sept 1943, flying aboard 42-5906 "Sondra Kay" (388th BG 562nd BS). It is believed he was killed in Powys, Wales, specifically near Upper Cilgee Farm, Llanure, two miles from Llandrindod Wells. 1Lt Broach was one of the many brave Americans of the 388th Bomber Group who lost their lives in aerial operations against the German forces from June 1943 - August 1945.
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