Edward M James
Military
TW James
Object Number - UPL 16397 - Edward M. James standing on the wing of his personal ship, 42-25704, 7J-Z, "My Lady June". Considered by James & Ernest "Tibbo" Tibbets to be a...
Lt. James joined the air corps on Oct. 16, 1941 as a private, was called up from college in June of 1943 for flight training, graduating with class 44A/Craig Field in Dec. '43., arrived in the ETO on May 16,1944, assigned to the 404th FG July 1, 1944. Lt. James flew 91 missions before pointing out & receiving his orders to go home April 23, 1945. Lt. James was awarded the DFC,13 Air Medals & the Purple Heart, as well as the French Croix de Guerre with palm, & the Belgium Croix de Guerre (fourgerre).
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
- Nicknames: My Mozelle, My Lady June
- Unit: 404th Fighter Group 508th Fighter Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
