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Depew, James L.

Date of birth:
November 1st, 1918 (St. Cloud/Minnesota, United States)
Date of death:
June 30th, 1996
Service number:
AO2089205
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Military career:
30 November 1943: Enlisted
28 December 1943: Active duty
?: 4th Strategic Support Squadron at Dyess AFB.
?: 28th Air Transport Squadron
1 January 1964: Retired as Major.

During the course of his military career Major Depew has flown 5000 hours as a navigator. He served during the Second World War, in Panama and the Korea War.

Major Depew served as Ground Electronics Officer, Aircraft Observer Navigator, Atomic Weapons Officer, Special Weapons Officer, Armament Systems Officer, Assistant Logistics Plans Officer, Assistant Operations Officer, Leading Officer, Operations Officer, Standardization and Flight Examiner Navigator, and Squadron Navigator on various types of aircraft.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

1st Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Medal (AM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

2nd Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Medal (AM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

1 Bronze Service Star
Korean Service Medal (KSM)
Period:
After War Period (1945-now)

1st Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Force Longevity Service Award
Period:
After War Period (1945-now)

2nd Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Force Longevity Service Award
Period:
After War Period (1945-now)

3rd Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Force Longevity Service Award

Sources

  • Photo 1: Burt Depew
  • - Documents provided by Burt Depew

Photo