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Williams, James Melville

Date of birth:
September 2nd, 1924
Date of death:
August 17th, 1998
Service number:
31 317 618
Nationality:
American

Biography

James Melville Willams served with 341st Bomb Squadron, 97th Bomber Group from June until October 1944.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Received for saving the lives of two crewmates while under enemy fire by sharing his oxygen and dragging the tailgunner to safety.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Sources

  • - Onderscheiding
    - Family History

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