State Heroes

Machinist's Mate 1st Class Fredick W. Braa

World War II

Branch of Service: Navy

Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent: U.S.S. Juneau

Date of Loss: November 13, 1942 / Age: 21

The Juneau, in the early morning hours in near pitch darkness, was first struck on the port side by a torpedo causing a severe list. The Juneau, once dawn broke, then tried to return to Espiritu Santo for repairs along with the battle damaged U.S.S.

Ens. Joseph O. Braaten

World War II

Branch of Service: Navy

Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent: United States Naval Reserve

Date of Loss: July 25, 1945 / Age: 26

Died while in MIA status.

Tech. 5c Vincent P. Brablec

World War II

Branch of Service: Army

Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent: 13th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Division

Date of Loss: June 26, 1945 / Age: 31

Died while in MIA status.

2nd Lt. Elbert J. Bradrick

World War II

Branch of Service: Army

Date of Loss: November 08, 1944 / Age: 20

Killed in Action in Germany

2nd Lieutenant Cassius C. Brandenburg

World War II

Branch of Service: Army

Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent: 401st Bomber Squadron

Regiment / Group / Brigade: 91st Bomber Group, Heavy

Date of Loss: February 26, 1943 / Age: 28

The plane Lieutenant Brandenburg was on was last seen over the North Sea about 20 miles north of Norderney Island and no trace of the plane or 10 men on board was ever found. 

Below is the mission they were on:

Lt. Jr. Grade George L. Braseth

World War II

Branch of Service: Navy

Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent: United States Naval Reserve

Date of Loss: October 26, 1945 / Age: 29

Killed in action aboard the USS Hoel (DD-533). Buried at sea.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Duane F. Brash

World War II

Branch of Service: Navy

Date of Loss: October 19, 1944 / Age: 24

Missing in action from approximately 1530, 19 October 1944.

Technical Sergeant Annil H. Bratvold

World War II

Branch of Service: Army

Regiment / Group / Brigade: 58th Infantry Regiment

Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent: 90th Infantry Division

Date of Loss: June 15, 1944 / Age: 25

Killed in action in France

Sgt. William L. Braun

World War II

Branch of Service: Army

Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent: 401st Glider Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division

Date of Loss: October 01, 1944 / Age: 25

Killed in action in Holland.

Pvt. Peter L. Braun

World War II

Branch of Service: Army

Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent: 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division

Date of Loss: July 05, 1944 / Age: 37

Killed in action in France.

Coxswain Dominic N. Braun

World War II

Branch of Service: Navy

Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent: USS Stanley

Date of Loss: May 28, 1945 / Age: 25

Killed in action aboard the U.S.S. Stanley

Pvt. Gottlieb Breitmeyer

World War II

Branch of Service: Army

Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent: 175th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division

Date of Loss: September 30, 1943 / Age:

Killed in action in England.

R3C Rodney Loyd Brennan

World War II

Branch of Service: Navy

Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent: USS Ommaney Bay

Date of Loss: January 04, 1945 / Age:

Killed in Action by Japanese Suicide Plan while aboard the USS Ommaney Bay in Asiatic Theatre. (Source: Service Record WWI and WWII Garrison Community ND)

PFC Harry A. Bresnahan

World War II

Branch of Service: Army

Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent: 66th Regiment, 2nd Armored Division

Date of Loss: August 19, 1944 / Age: 24

Killed in action in France.

Capt. James K. Brewer

World War II

Branch of Service: Army

Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent: Combat Command "B", 9th Armored Division

Date of Loss: April 12, 1945 / Age: 28

Killed in action in the Netherlands.