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| John S. Jones - India - June 1944 |
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| Recent Address: |
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12 Cochise Lane, Bisbee, AZ 85603 |
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| Family Information: |
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Parents: Maude and Sanford; Wife: Dottie Jo; Children: John, James, Michael, Sandra |
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| Hometown: |
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Ferndale, MI |
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| Date Entered Service: |
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January 7 1943 |
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| Service Number: |
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36557415 |
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| Bomb Group: |
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468th |
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| Squadron: |
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792nd |
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| Location of Unit: |
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Salina, KS - November 1943 |
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| Missions Flown: |
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35 |
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| Hump Missions Flown: |
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19 - 6 gas missions |
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| Awards/Decorations: |
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China-Burma-India Offensive, Air Offensive Japan, Palembang, Sumatra Air Offensive, Central Burma Campaign, Air Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross, Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Purple Heart, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, WWII Victory Medal
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| Service Schools Attended: |
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Radio Operator Mechanic School/Sioux Falls, SD ; Radio Operator Mechanic School/Madison, WI ; Radio Operator Mechanic School/Philadelphia, PA |
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| Military Specialty(ies): |
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MOS 757-Radio Operator-Mechanic-Gunner, AAF |
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| Rank Upon Discharge: |
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Staff Sergeant |
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| Crew Type: |
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Flight crew |
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| Airplane Serial No.& Name: |
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42-6208 Pioneer, 42-24737 Pioneer II 42-63534 Pioneer III |
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| Were you a POW? |
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No |
| If so, where? |
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| Were you interned? |
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No |
| If so, where? |
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| Date Transferred from the 58th: |
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July 1945 |
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| Date Discharged from the 58th: |
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October 1 1945 |
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| Post-WWII Military Service: |
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| Post-WWII Civilian Occupation(s): |
| Self-employed - bowling establishments |
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| Thoughts on the 58th Bomb Wing: |
| Greatest group of men I have ever been associated with. Very proud of my participation. |
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| John S. Jones - 2003 |
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