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Lieut William Laurens Bruce

Birth : 23 Aug 1919 South Carolina, USA
Death : 1 Nov 1943 Provincia di Isernia, Molise, Italy
Burial : Silver Brook Cemetery, Anderson, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate : 34.4928017, -82.6361008
Description : Shared from dfr (#47109209).

Bruce was the pilot of A-20B Havoc #41-3333, assigned to the 12th Air Force, 47th Bombardment Group, 97th Bombardment Squadron. They took off from Vincenzo Italy on a bombing mission against gun positions near Carpinone. Coming off the bomb run they were hit by enemy anti-aircraft fire and the plane erupted into flames. One gunner was able to parachute to safety, Bruce and the other gunner were killed.

The crew had flown 35 missions over Tunisia, Italy, Sicily and Lampedusa.


Died August 7, 1943 in Italy, Molise, Provincia di Isernia

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  • Where is Lieut William Laurens Bruce's memorial?

    Lieut William Laurens Bruce's memorial is located at: Silver Brook Cemetery, Anderson, Anderson County, USA.

  • When did Lieut William Laurens Bruce death?

    Lieut William Laurens Bruce death on 1 Nov 1943 in Provincia di Isernia, Molise, Italy

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    Latitude: 34.4928017
    Longitude: -82.6361008

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1. Silver Brook Cemetery
Anderson, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 34.4928017, -82.6361008

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Coordinate: 34.4908330, -82.6336110

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