Harry L. Brady

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Army

Harry L. Brady served in World War II in the European Theater.

He joined the U.S. Army Air Forces on March 15, 1942. He was assigned to the 385th Bombardment Group, 549th Squadron, Eighth Air Force. This was a B-17 Flying Fortress unit stationed at Royal Air Force Great Ashfield, England.

He was discharged on August 30, 1945.

His rank was 2nd Lieutenant. He was a Pilot.

Mr. Brady was born in 1922 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is the son of Harry and Margaret Brady. He graduated from high school in 1940.

Source: Veterans’ Memorial Hall veteran history form; veteran’s account (below); “385th Air Expeditionary Group,” Wikipedia

“Enlisted at age nineteen. Went to various flight schools. Graduated as a pilot in class 44F. I was sent to England ‘til the end of the European war. Flew B-17’s.

“Returned to USA for B-29 training. The big bomb was dropped in Japan. I was told to stay home. The war was over.”