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James Perry
First Name:
James
Middle Name:
Francis
Last Name:
Perry
Date of Birth:
9/4/1924
Birthplace:
Plainfield, NJ
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: A B17 bomber from Clovis Army Airbase was on a combat training flight and crashed about 30 miles from Colorado Springs. It was not found until May 21st. Because the bodies could not be identified, they were all buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. Mr. Perry attended these services.
Age at Death: 19
Image Source: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Personal Details
Biographical Notes:
St Martin's Episcopal Church
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. James DeWolf (Elizabeth Olivia) Perry - 2922 Idlewood Circle, Charlotte, NC
Ann DeWolf Perry
Military Details
Military Branch:
Army Air Corps
Military Rank:
Corporal
Military Unit:
B17 Flying Fortress gunner
KIA Date:
2/26/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Colorado
Military Details:
Buckley Field, Clovis, NM, Fort Bragg, NC, Keesler Field, MS
Source:
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