James Mears

James F Mears served his country in World War II with the 454th Bombardment Group .

Information on James Mears is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on LTC Mears. These serviceman's records are not complete and should not be construed as a complete record. We are always looking for more documented material on this and other servicemen. If you can help add to James Mears's military record please contact us.

06/12/1944
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

MAJ
GO: 992
Varnville SC

08/14/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

SGT
GO: 2540
ATHENS AL

09/01/1944
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

MAJ
GO: 3021
VARNVILLE SC

10/11/1944
SS
Silver Star

LTCOL
GO: 3895
VARNVILLE SC

11/30/1944
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

LCOL
GO: 4772
VARNVILLE SC

02/01/1945
AM/4OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

LTC
GO: 466
Varnville SC


The information on this page about James Mears has been obtained through a possible variety of sources incluging the serviceman themselves, family, copies of military records that are in possession of the Army Air Corps Library and Museum along with data obtained from other researchers and sources including AF Archives at Air Force Historical Research Agency and the U.S. National Archives.

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