James Lee Galbraith
Born 19 April 1921
Died non Battle 21 March 1944

Aviation Cadet
Air Corps

James Galbraith was an aviation cadet in navigation at AAFNS, HAAF, Hondo, Medina County,  Texas. He died after an accidental airplane crash at AAFNS, HAAF, Hondo, Texas in aircraft AT-7 with serial number 41-21053. He was the son of Charles C. and Stella C. Galbraith. He is buried at Spring City Cemetery, Spring City, Rhea County in Tennessee.

Four other Army airmen also perished:
2nd Lt. James R. Valentine (pilot)
PFC Eldred B. George
AVC James A. Griswold
AVC Thomas J. McQuaid

  • Rank: Aviation Cadet
  • Date of birth:
  • 19 April 1921
  • Date of death: 21 March 1944
  • County: Rhea
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Spring City Cemetery, Spring City, Rhea County, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar XVI, Bottom Panel
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