Brackin’s Shift from Army to Navy in World War I Era
Brackin seeks to end his service quickly so his “boys” can return home. He initially served in the Army in World War I before opting for the Navy, finding his skills suited to Naval service. Before enlisting, he worked as a flight tester with the Civil Aeronautics Authority in Manila. He earned the rating Aviation Chief Machinist Mate in the Navy amid hectic days during the war and subsequent occupation.
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Brackin
Army
Navy
Naval Service
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Marianoa
Veteran World War I and II sailor recalls service in Europe and Pacific
Brackin, a Dothan native and chief petty officer, details his four years in World War I with 378 trench days. He discusses longer occupation in Germany after the war, reenlisting, and later service in World War II in the Pacific aboard an Aircraft Carrier Service Unit. He argues against pulling out of Germany too soon, warning it could invite disaster.
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Feady
Abe Mondider
Aisne-Marne
Michael Ofeaxve
Germany
Brackin
Europe
Srvices
Sersice
Chief Brackin
South Pacific
Pacific
Brackin Led Navy and Army Families Through Wartime Service
World War I and World War II veteran Brackin served aboard three carriers in the Pacific and worked with General Pershing in Mexico. He later rejoined the Navy Organized Reserve, returned home to the CAA, and faces a transfer to Eglin Field as a flight tester. His two sons, Tyicic Ray and Early Grady Brackin, served in the Navy and Army respectively, with one in Saipan and another in a Flying Fortress crew. Brackin would re enlist today, citing ten years of active service and retirement credit toward Civil Service.
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Brackin
France
United States
Navy
Alameda
Caliornia
Naval Reserve
Navy Organized Reserve Corps
CAA
Eglin Field
Fla
Tycic Ray Brackin
U. S. Navy
Grady Brackin
US Army
Pacifier
Army
Saipan
Sapam
Néne
Ltke
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