Brandt, Donald C.

War or Conflict:
World War II, 1939-1946
Status:
Veteran
Dates of Service:
1942-1946
Branch of Service:
Navy
Unit of Service:
Air Group Two, Naval Air Corps
Location of Service:
South Pacific
Highest Rank:
Lieutenant
Prisoner of War:
Unknown
Service Related Injury:
Yes
Service History Note:
Veteran was shot down over Japanese-held Guam, landing one mile offshore. After being in the water for about five hours, a US submarine, the Stingray, came into view, and he was able to tie onto the periscope and be towed for one hour before it was safe for the submarine to surface.