Alfred Kenneth Nemer was born on March 14, 1917, in Danville, Danville City, Virginia. He was the son of Abraham Nemer Jr. and Leah Majdalany Nemer. He enlisted in the service on July 23, 1941. Alfred served in the 427th Bomber Squadron, 303rd Bomb Group, Heavy, as a First Lieutenant and Pilot of the B-17 42-31060 'Pogue Ma Hone' during World War II.

On February 9, 1945, during Mission 313, two B-17 bombers from the 427th Bomb Squadron collided in mid-air over Lutzkendorf, Germany. B-17G #42-31060 "Pogue Ma Hone," piloted by 1Lt Alfred K. Nemer, was hit by flak, causing its right wing to strike the tail of B-17G #43-39149, piloted by 2Lt Robert J. Barrat. Barrat's plane broke apart, while Nemer’s B-17 descended 10,000 feet but remained somewhat under control despite two damaged engines. Unable to return to England, the crew aimed for Russian lines. After facing ice buildup, the crew bailed out over Jaraczewo, Poland. Three crew members were rescued by Russian troops, one was captured by the Germans, and the rest, including Lt Nemer, were killed in action.

1Lt Nemer is now buried in the Forsyth Memorial Park, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA.

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