We recently received a note from Lynette Wolff, great-niece of Garland Francis Nincehelser, the gunner who died in the crash of the B-17 near Palmersville.

Based on an old newspaper article, we had incorrectly listed his name, and Lynette was kind enough to correct us. We asked if she would provide any other information, and she sent the following about the young man who perished in the crash:

Garland was born November 5, 1916 in Peru, Nebraska to Harry and Nettie Nincehelser. He was the 2nd oldest of 6 children. He and his 3 brothers all fought in WW2. One of his brothers was injured in Italy and received the purple heart.

Garland left behind a wife, Anna, and a 1 year old daughter, Janice. He was 26 when he was killed. He is buried in Auburn, Nebraska at the Sheridan Cemetery.

Lynette also graciously provided the pictures for this article.