James William Riggins
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
![Photographic officers of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group look through camera lenses infront of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273528.' [Censor no.]. A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed.](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380976.jpg.webp?itok=b-IRYuYJ)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: Spitfire
- Unit: 52nd Fighter Group 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Group 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Born |
Pike County, GA | 1 March 1911 | Son of Rueben and Pearl [Huckaby] Riggins. |
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Enlisted |
Fort McPherson, Atlanta, GA | 19 March 1942 | Fort McPherson, Atlanta, Georgia |
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Died |
24 May 1984 | ||
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Buried |
Woodbury Cemetery Woodbury, Meriwether County, GA | 27 May 1984 | Woodbury Cemetery Woodbury, Meriwether County, Georgia |
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Sources
7th Photo Recon Group Master Directory, 6 June 1996 / Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia