James M Parker

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James M Parker, 319th Bomb Group -MTO WWII

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James M Parker;  Attended Lon Morris Junior College and Texas A&M College. Enlisted Houston, Texas on November 21, 1940. Graduated from Advanced Flying School as pilot, July, 1941. After Tokyo Raid, he served in North Africa as pilot in the 319th Bomb Group, the B-26's MEDIUM bombardment aircraft. Subsequently served in Europe in Army of Occupation. Separated from service, June, 25, 1947. Decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Chinese Army, Navy, and Air Corps Medal, Class A, 1st Grade.

James M. Parker, Jr. 0-421128, Major
Co-Pilot Crew 9

 

Pilot  1st Lt. Harold F. Watson;  0-397797

 Co-Pilot; 2nd Lt. James M. Parker;  0-421128

 Navigator;  2nd Lt. Thomas C. Griffin;  0-377848

 Bombardier; Sgt/ Wayne M. Bissell;  6579237

 Engineer/Gunner;  T/Sgt. Eldred V. Scott;  6530453

 

Born February 4, 1920, Houston, Texas
Died June 19, 1991

 

Inducted Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, Galveston, TX


Barbi Ennis Connolly, 319th Bomb Group Historian in the 57th Bomb Wing

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Parker James M. Jr. 1920-1991 Lt Col US Air Force WW II RLM

07 Jun 2012