Jasper Wray Lacy
Military34 missions from Apr to Sep 1944. Also served in Korea. Retired 1966 after 24 years of service. Flew in B-24 42-52771 'Rough Riders'.
AM w/ 4 Oak Leaf Cluster/ DFC/ European Campaign Medal/ WW II Victory Medal
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Rough Riders
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Canton, Georgia | 5 March 1922 | |
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Died |
24 November 2017 |
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Contributorjmoore43
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Added a connection to A/C 42-52771 listed in the "Summary biography".
ContributorAAM
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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / http://www.487thbg.org/Photos/JWrayLacy.shtml , http://www.487thbg.org/Photos/hall_crew_herington.shtml / self