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James Hill
First Name:
James
Middle Name:
S.
Last Name:
Hill
Birthplace:
Mt. Pleasant, TN
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: His plane was hit by anti-aircraft fire while flying over Takoa, Formosa. It was set afire and went down in rough seas. Monument at Fort William McKinley in Manila, PI.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin
Personal Details
Education Details:
Davidson College class of 46, hometown Franklin, NC
Biographical Notes:
Family Details:
Military Details
Military Branch:
Army Air Corps Enlisted: November 1942
Military Rank:
2nd Lt.
Military Unit:
71ST BOMBER SQUADRON 38TH BOMBER GROUP
KIA Date:
NA
MIA Date:
2/7/1945
KIA / MIA Place:
Formosa
Military Details:
Cookeville, TN, Dutch East Indies, Formosa, Hamilton Field, CA, Keesler Field, MS, Maxwell Field, AL, New Guinea, Philippines
Awards:
Air Medal - Southwest Pacific Area Nov 44- Feb 45, Pilot - 8/1/1944, Purple Heart
Source:
Davidson College Bulletin and annuals, death index