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Seated man wearing a robe looking directly at camera and smiling. A Purple Heart and silver star are pinned to robe. a pair of crutches are resting beside man.
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S/Sgt. James R. Fields, 545th Bomb Squad, 384th Bomb Group. "S/Sgt. James R. Fields of Williamstown, Mo. proudly displays his Silver Star and Purple Heart which he was awarded while a patient at the 52nd General Hospital at Kidderminster, England. Sgt. Fields, a member of the 384th Bomb Group, received severe injuries when a 20 mm shell burst, and tore off his oxygen mask while on a mission over enemy territory. 28 November 1943."

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The insignia of the 384th Bomb Group.

384th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Seated man wearing a robe looking directly at camera and smiling. A Purple Heart and silver star are pinned to robe. a pair of crutches are resting beside man.

James Richard Fields

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 545th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 37376011
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Gunner

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