Serviceman
James B Buekers
816thco-pilot
Play his story on the map built from his record
- Rank
- 2LT (14 June 1944)
- Hometown
- ANN ARBOR MI; Ann Arbor, MI
- Also written
- James Buekers
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 78
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Flags. possible duplicate: Bunkers, James B (816th; sources 483bg-record, assoc-roster)
Crews
- Wilford V. Gleason Crew, co-pilot · 816th
Missions placed on him
- mission 2, 13 April 1944 · Brod · The Wilford V. Gleason crew flew it, per its history in Heroes of the 483rd (p. 78)
A report lists him aboard, or his crew's history in Heroes of the 483rd dates the mission; the book is cited by page and not reproduced. The rest of his squadron's missions in his window are not placed on him by any document.
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1044 | 2LT |
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal | 1037 | 2LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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