James Madison Cochran Jr
MilitaryShot down 27 May 1944 in B-17 #42-38055. Evaded (EVD). Helped by Belgian citizens and members of the Résistance (Comet evasion network). See the story of his evasion at https://www.evasioncomete.be/fcochrajm.html
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 457th Bomb Group 748th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 11102957
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Engineer/Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 457th Bomb Group 748th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-550450
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 457th Bomb Group 748th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-811995
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 457th Bomb Group 748th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15110064
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
Aircraft
Missions
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Born |
Washington, Pennsylvania, USA | 17 May 1917 | |
|
Other Evaded |
Belgium | 27 May 1944 - 30 August 1944 |
Revisions
MACR 5298
Escape & Evasion Report E&E 1448
Research for his page at https://www.evasioncomete.be/fcochrajm.html
MACR 5298
Escape & Evasion Report E&E 1448
Research for his page at https://www.evasioncomete.be/fcochrajm.html
Added a "-" to the A/C serial # in the "Summary biography" to aid clarity & consistency.
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / MACR 5298 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database