Name:
Richard D. Brady
Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Serial Number:
34262791
Unit:
43rd Troop Carrier Squadron, 315th Troop Carrier Group
Date of Death:
1945-03-24
State:
Georgia
Cemetery:
Ardennes American Cemetery, Neupré, Belgium
Plot:
D
Row:
9
Grave:
17
Decoration:
Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart
Comments:
Richard D. Brady entered military service in Georgia. He served in the 43rd Troop Squadron, 315th Troop Carrier Group, as a Staff Sergeant and Radio Operator on the C-47A #43-15256 in World War II.
The crew was taking part in 'Operation Varsity' on March 24, 1945. While approaching Wesel, Germany, the aircraft was shot down by flak and crashed in a field, killing three crew members and injuring two others.
SSgt Brady is now buried in the Ardennes American Cemetery, Neupré, Belgium.
Crew members who were killed in the crash:
2nd Lt Robert E. Allen
S/Sgt Richard D. Brady
T/Sgt Norman E. Brown
Source of information: https://www.baaa-acro.com, www.findagrave.com