Corporal Frank R. Lacy Jr. Photograph

Corporal Frank R. Lacy Jr. served as an Armorer-Turret Gunner with VMB-613 until he was transferred to VMB-443 as a replacement.  While overseas, he was subsequently reassigned to VMB-433.  While serving with VMB-433, Corporal Lacy was killed on February 27, 1945 when his aircraft collided in mid-air with another PBJ-1 from VMB-413 while forming up for a bombing mission.  As the crash occurred over deep water, his body was never recovered. 

Photograph: Marine Bombing Squadron Six-Thirteen (via Paul J. Yanacek)

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