WW2 Fallen - B-17 bombardier Robert Greenwell

Captain Robert Greenwell was a bombardier on a B-17 in the 419th Bomb Squad like this one.
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Robert E. Greenwell never had a chance to reach 100 years old today. Instead, he sacrificed his life for our freedom.

He was born on October 18, 1917 in Illinois. His mother was also born in Illinois. His father was from Kentucky. His father worked as a farmer, first in Illinois and later in Texas. Robert had five younger brothers. At least one served in WW2 and two served in the Korean War and one of them was MIA. By 1940 Robert had completed three years of college. He was living at home and worked as a salesman.

He enlisted in the Army Air Forces on August 20, 1941. He reached the rank of captain in the 419th Bombardment Squadron, 301st Bombardment Group, 15th Air Force which was equipped with B-17 Flying Fortresses. He was trained as a bombardier. His unit was based out of Tunisia. Captain Greenwall completed at least 40 combat missions, more than enough to qualify to return home. Captain Greenwell decided to keep flying.

On November 16, 1943, Captain Greenwell's plane was part of a mission to bomb German war facilities at Istres Le Tune, France. As his plane neared the target, the #4 engine was set on fire by flak. Slowed and separated from the rest of the formation, Captain Greenwell's plane was attacked by German fighter planes. It crashed into the Mediterranean Sea twenty miles south of Marseilles. There were no survivors.

His cenotaph grave is at Rhone American Cemetery and Memorial in Draguignan, France.

Thank you Robert for your sacrifice. Let's Earn It for Robert.

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