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James Van Ness

World War II · US Army

United States of America

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Birth- 12/09/1920
New Jersey

1939 - 1945World War II- Ages: 23 - 21 years

Branch
Army Air Forces
Rank
Technical Sergeant
Group
98th Bombardment Group (Heavy)
Squadron
345th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy)
Major Command
IX Bomber Command, 9th Air Force
Aircraft
B-24D #41-11766 "Chug-A-Lug"
Position
Top Turret Gunner / Flight Engineer
Awards
Distinguished Service Cross, Air Medal, Purple Heart
Gold Star

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Served For
United States of America
Conflict Period
World War II
Service Number
12049940

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Enlistment- 8/01/1942-Age: 21 years
Newark, New Jersey
Casualty- 2/08/1943-Age: 23 years
Died of Wounds
Benghazi, Libya
Wounded In Action
1/08/1943
Ploesti, Romania

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Death- 2/08/1943-Age: 23 years
Benghazi, Libya
Died of Wounds

Other Facts

Residence: Place
New Jersey

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Full Name
James Van Ness

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