James Harrison

James Harrison [1]

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He had flown cover during the D-Day invasion. He was previously listed as missing and was later declared dead. His son was born while he was overseas, and his wife never remarried. For more information about the 394th Bomb Group, please read Bridge Busters by J. Guy Ziegler.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: The Charlotte News 4-30-1945

Awards:

Air Medal - 1 bronze and 1 silver Oak Leaf Cluster - 10/23/1945, Distinguished Flying Cross - 10/23/1945

Biographical Notes:

International Harvester Co., Charlotte, NC member, First Methodist Church

Family Details:

Mrs. Catherine Lawrence Harrison - 1237 Romany Rd., Charlotte, NC Lawrence Larry Harrison, about 8 months old 1237 Romany Rd., Charlotte, NC Mr. & Mrs. M. Harrison - 1341 E. 4th St., Charlotte, NC 7 sisters, Eilene Harrison, Clarence Palmer, Tony Harrison - Charlotte, NC Mr. and Mrs. Leon Lawrence, Charlotte, NC

First Name:

James

KIA / MIA Place:

near Neuwied, Germany

KIA Date:

11/21/1944

Last Name:

Harrison

Middle Name:

Military Rank:

First Lieutenant

Source:

Newsprint; Brian Harrison; book entitled Bridge Busters

Military Unit:

584th Bomb Squadron, 394th Bomb Group 9th USAAF Bombardier-Navigator on a B-26 Marauder Wingless Victory

Exhibit & Section:

Gold Star Veterans [2]

Veteran Records [3]

MIA Date: