James Hill [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: His plane was hit by anti-aircraft fire while flying over Takoa, Formosa. It was set afire and went down in rough seas. Monument at Fort William McKinley in Manila, PI.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin
Awards:
Air Medal - Southwest Pacific Area Nov 44- Feb 45, Pilot - 8/1/1944, Purple Heart
Biographical Notes:
Birthplace:
Mt. Pleasant, TN
Military Branch:
Army Air Corps Enlisted: November 1942
Education Details:
Davidson College class of 46, hometown Franklin, NC
Family Details:
First Name:
James
KIA / MIA Place:
Formosa
KIA Date:
NA
Last Name:
Hill
Middle Name:
S.
Military Details:
Cookeville, TN, Dutch East Indies, Formosa, Hamilton Field, CA, Keesler Field, MS, Maxwell Field, AL, New Guinea, Philippines
Military Rank:
2nd Lt.
Source:
Davidson College Bulletin and annuals, death index
Military Unit:
71ST BOMBER SQUADRON 38TH BOMBER GROUP
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
2/7/1945