Robert Boyd Brazier

Infobox Military Person
name = Robert Boyd Brazier
born = 13 June 1916
died = 4 June 1942 (aged 25)
placeofbirth = Tooele, Utah
placeofdeath = near Midway Island


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allegiance = United States of America
serviceyears = 1935–1942
rank = Aviation Radioman
branch = United States Navy
unit = Torpedo-Squadron-3
battles = World War II *Battle of Midway
awards = Distinguished Flying Cross (posthumous)

Robert Boyd Brazier was born at Tooele, Utah, 13 June 1916.

Navy career

"Brazier" enlisted in the Navy 6 October 1939 and served continuously until killed in action during the Battle of Midway, 4 June 1942. Gunner of a Torpedo-Squadron-3 airplane during that battle, "Aviation Radioman Second Class Brazier" "defended his plane by continuous gunfire against overwhelming fighter opposition until mortally wounded. After reporting his condition, he courageously performed essential radio operations which enabled the pilot to return to his own force."

Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross

For his actions, "Aviation Radioman Brazier" was awarded, posthumously, the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Namesake

USS Robert Brazier (DE-345) was named in his honor. She was laid down 16 November 1943 by the Consolidated Steel Corp., Ltd., Orange, Texas; launched 22 January 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Celia Brazier, mother of "Aviation Radioman Brazier"; and commissioned 18 May 1944; Lt. Comdr. Donald D. Snyder, Jr., USNR, in command.

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References

:DANFS
* [http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/escorts/de345.htm Robert Brazier]