Serviceman
James B Chessington
815thco-pilot
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- Rank
- 2LT (14 June 1944), 1LT (12 August 1944)
- Hometown
- VISTA CA; Vista CA; Vista, CA
- Also written
- James Chessington
- In the book
- Heroes of the 483rd, p. 246
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster, heroes-book · service record at 483bg.org
Flags. another record shares the name Chessington, James B (units 815th, 816th, serials None, None); may be the same man
Crews
- William P. Vandendries Crew, co-pilot · 815th
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal | 1031 | 2LT |
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal, 1st oak leaf cluster | 1033 | 2LT |
| 12 August 1944 | Air Medal, 3rd oak leaf cluster | 2505 | 1LT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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