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T/Sgt James Van Ness, engineer and top turret gunner at the nose of his assigned B-24D, named, Chug-A-Lug. - TSgt. Van Ness was killed in action (KIA) on the mission over the Ploesti oil refineries, mortally wounded by ground flak. KIA. 1 Aug, 1943. For his valor and sacrifice in combat, TSgt. Van Ness was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the Distinguished Flying Cross - posthumously.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 98th Bomb Group 345th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12049940
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Flight Engineer / Top Turret Gunner
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: - Chug-A-Lug
- Unit: 98th Bomb Group 345th Bomb Squadron