John James Hegwood
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Missions
![B-26 Marauders of the 386th Bomb Group fly in formation during a mission over Cherbourg on D-Day. Printed caption on reverse: 'Invasion Preparations. Scherschel Roll 2 No. 7. Marauders in the air on their way to bomb Cherbourg. Note special "D-Day" markings. Scherschel Pool Photo.' Censor no: 325194. On reverse: LIFE Magazine Photo By Frank J. Scherschel and SHAEF Field Press Censor [Stamps].](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-413844.jpg.webp?itok=KDdN_2r5)
- Date: 6 June 1944
- Official Description:
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
16 February 1922 | Born in South Carolina. | |
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Enlisted |
5 November 1942 | Place of enlistment CP Croft South Carolina. | |
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Died |
16 March 1998 | Buried in Grandview Memorial Park, Rock Hill, York County, SC. |