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| PFC James Brewer served with the 76th Infantry Division when it was sent to breach the Siegfried Line. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5938928/james-lee-brewer http://abmc.nomadmobileguides.com/Cambridge.php?page=narrative&id=cont-3074 |
James Lee Brewer never had a chance to reach 100 years old today. Instead, he sacrificed his life for our freedom.
Last year on this date I profiled Arthur Barton Cross, Philippine POW. (I normally mention the prior year's profile at the end, but this one is well worth reading if you missed it last year.) You can read about Arthur here.
James was born on April 12, 1919 in Texas. His parents Walter and Minnie were also both born in Texas. His father worked as a farmer. The Brewers had seven daughters before they had two sons, the second one being James. His mother died in 1922.
He was drafted into the army on February 1, 1942. Early in his service he was sent to the Aleutian Islands. Later, James became a private first class in Company K, 3rd Battalion, 417th Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Division. The 76th ID arrived in France in January 1945. By the end of the month it was at the front lines in Luxembourg.
PFC Brewer was killed in action on February 15, 1945 when the 76th ID was assaulting the Siegfried Line.
His grave is at Harris Chapel Cemetery in Clarksville, Texas.
On behalf of the fallen, if you would like to see more people become aware of this project to honor the WW2 fallen, be sure to share with others on Twitter, Facebook, etc. Thanks for your interest!
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My Father's best friend had moved to Illinois from Kentucky, His friend was killed in Europe. My dad had said that he could imagine how he had died, probably running towards the "Fight" rather than away from it....
ReplyDeleteJames Brewer was in my Grandfather's squad. I have quite a few things regarding him, and the other three men in that squad that were KIA.
ReplyDeleteFeel free to share any details for future readers.
DeleteI surely do not mind sharing, I even have some photos from my Grandfather of the squad. You can contact me at jdemonpbt@gmail.com for me to send you those photos.
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