World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James L. Rea, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Yoakum, Texas
Honored By
Mike & Dennis Rea
Relationship
Sons
HE SERVED WITH THE 341ST 'BLACKJACK' FIGHTER SQUADRON IN THE NEW GUINEA THEATER FROM 1943 TO 1944. HE RECEIVED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 1 BRONZE SERVICE STAR, THE AMERICAN THEATER CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND THE AIR MEDAL WITH 3 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS.