James Blackburn

James L Blackburn served his country in World War II with the 465th Bombardment Group .

Information on James Blackburn is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on 1LT Blackburn. These serviceman's records are not complete and should not be construed as a complete record. We are always looking for more documented material on this and other servicemen. If you can help add to James Blackburn's military record please contact us.

06/15/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

1LT
GO: 1067
Abilene TX

07/23/1944
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

CAPT
GO: 2035
Abilene TX

08/24/1944
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

CAPT
GO: 2826
Abilene TX

10/22/1944
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

CAPT
GO: 4094
MIA
ABILENE TX

11/15/1944
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

CAPT
GO: 4515
MIA
ABILENE TX


The information on this page about James Blackburn has been obtained through a possible variety of sources incluging the serviceman themselves, family, copies of military records that are in possession of the Army Air Corps Library and Museum along with data obtained from other researchers and sources including AF Archives at Air Force Historical Research Agency and the U.S. National Archives.

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