World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James L. Hassell, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Edenton, North Carolina
Honored By
Mary Dolores Hassell
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED IN BOTH THE ACTIVE ARMY AND THE ARMY AIR CORPS. HE WAS A MACHINE GUN INSTRUCTOR AT FORT BENNING, GEORGIA. HE WENT ON TO SERVE AS AN AIRPLANE MECHANIC WORKING ON THE B-17, B-24, B-26 AND B-29 AIRCRAFT.