World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James Odell Yount
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Elkins, West Virginia
Honored By
Becky Y. Lightner
Relationship
Daughter
AIRPLANE ARMORER GUNNER 612 IN B-24S IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER IN THE 13TH AIR FORCE, 307TH HEAVY BOMBARDMENT GROUP, 424TH SQUADRON 'LONG RANGERS'. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS: CENTRAL PACIFIC, GUADALCANAL, NEW GUINEA, NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS, BISMARCK-ARCHIPELAGO AND EASTERN MANDATES.