James Beckham

James D Beckham served his country in World War II with the 31st Fighter Group .

Information on James Beckham 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 1LT Beckham. 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 Beckham's military record please contact us.

06/25/1944

2LT
GO: 177

06/25/1944
ROS
On The Roster

2LT
GO: SO 177

08/23/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

2LT
GO: 2794
Russellville KY

09/15/1944
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2LT
GO: 3410
MIA
RUSSELLVILLE KY

01/03/1945
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 64
RUSSELLVILLE KY

01/04/1945
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 69
RUSSELLVILLE KY

03/25/1945
AM/4OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 1753
Russelville KY

06/18/1945
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

CAPT
GO: 3567
Russellville KY


The information on this page about James Beckham 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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