Jim Nunnally, Scott Field, Summer 1943
James E. Nunnally
Hometown when you
entered the Service:
Jacksonville, TX
Service Number:
38474955
Bomb Group:
40th
Squadron:
Not Provided
Location of Unit
when assigned:
Pratt, KS
Missions Flown:
Hump Missions Flown:
Targets:
Awards/Decorations:
Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 5 Bronze Stars, Expert Badge (Pistol) -- Qualified (Rifle) WWII Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, 3 Overseas Bars.
Service Schools attended
:
30th TSS, Scott Field
Apr-Sep 1943
620th TSS, Truax Field
Sep-Nov 1943
Military Specialty Earned/Assigned:
Radio Operator/Mechanic
Military Rank Upon Discharge:
Sgt.
Crew Type:
Ground Crew
Aircraft Name and
Serial Number/s:
Were you a POW?:
No
Where?:
Were you interned?:
No
Where?:
Date transferred from the 58th Bomb Wing:
Post-World war II Military Service:
Post-World war II Civilian Occupation/s:
Physics/Engineering/Astronomy Teacher; Aerophysicist (B-59 Project); Medical Physicist; Radiation Safety Officer
Thoughts about service in the 58th Bomb Wing:
Lasting companionships; great experiences; lasting lessons learned; occupational training and a quick way to become an adult.
Further Comments :
Jim Nunnally with student, 1994
