World War II Honoree

James M. Hall, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Dallas, Texas

Honored By

James M. Hall, Jr.

Relationship

Self

SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, 3 AIR MEDALS AND THE AMERICAN DEFENSE RIBBON. DRAFTED INTO ARMY ON NOVEMBER 25, 1940. SERVED WITH THE FIELD ARTILLERY. TRANSFERRED TO AIR FORCES ON JUNE 19, 1942. RECEIVED PILOT WINGS AND 2ND LIEUTENANT COMMISSION ON JUNE 26, 1943. FLEW 35 COMBAT MISSIONS OVER JAPAN IN B-29 BOMBERS FINISHING TOUR AGAINST JAPAN ON JULY 29, 1945. DISCHARGED OCTOBER 22, 1945.