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The Story of the WWII Rear Gunner Who Couldn't Be Recovered, Leading to the Whole Plane Being Buried at Sea

Summary by World War Wings
A Life Rooted in Small-Town Oklahoma Lys Dean was born in Altus, Oklahoma, on April 24, 1921. He was the youngest of seven children raised during the Great Depression. His father was a teacher and his mother stayed at home to care for the children. At age four, Lys welcomed a younger brother who was born with Down syndrome. The two became close, with Lys helping care for him. The town of Altus had little glamour, with dust settling over the grid…
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World War Wings broke the news in on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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