Name:
Everett L. Brannen
Rank:
Technical Sergeant
Serial Number:
12039340
Unit:
511th Bomber Squadron, 351st Bomber Group, Heavy
Date of Death:
1943-06-28
State:
New York
Cemetery:
Brittany American Cemetery, St. James, France
Plot:
J
Row:
11
Grave:
20
Decoration:
Purple Heart, Air Medal
Comments:
TSgt Everett L. Brannen, mechanic of the B-17 42-29847 “High Ball”, took off from station 110 In Polebrook, UK at 1430 on a bombing mission over Saint Nazaire’s “Flak Alley” to target the submarine pens there. They were part of the High Squadron. The plane was shot down before it reached the target by German Fw-190s and was partially evacuated. Brannen did not survive. Many thanks to Andre Franc and the High Ball Souvenir Association for permission to use the photo.