Mrs. Carolyn Burns and Mrs. Betty Marcell Collection

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Robert Burns, March 1945

Summary: The donors are the widow and sister of Robert Allen Burns, Jr. who served as co-editor of the book, History of 26th Mobile Reclamation and Repair Squadron (Heavy), Crookham Common, England, 1943-1945. Mr. Burns was a member of the squadron and served as a glider pilot from this period.

  • Book: History of 26th Mobile Reclamation and Repair Squadron (Heavy), Crookham Common, England, 1943-1945. By Leon B. Spencer, copyright 2002. Published by Burns Graphics, Inc., Fort Worth. Paper cover.
  • Typed page written by Robert Burns giving a summary of the history of the book
  • Obituary of Robert A. Burns, Jr. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2006)
  • Obituary of Betty Ann Burns Marcell (Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2010)

Pictured: Robert Allen Burns, Jr. at the birthplace of the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns, March 1945 (image taken from History of 26th Mobile Reclamation and Repair Squadron book)