Brandt, Donald C.

 

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War or Conflict:

World War II, 1939-1946

Status:

Veteran

Dates of Service:

1942-1946

Branch of Service:

Navy

Unit of Service:

Air Group Two, Naval Air Corps

Location of Service:

South Pacific

Highest Rank:

Lieutenant

Prisoner of War:

Unknown

Service Related Injury:

Yes

Service History Note:

Veteran was shot down over Japanese-held Guam, landing one mile offshore. After being in the water for about five hours, a US submarine, the Stingray, came into view, and he was able to tie onto the periscope and be towed for one hour before it was safe for the submarine to surface.

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