World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James M. Abbott
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Ames, Iowa
Honored By
Family
SERVED IN ENGLAND AS A TOP TURRET GUNNER ON A B-24 AIRCRAFT; 467TH BOMBARDMENT GROUP, 96TH COMBAT BOMB WING. RECEIVED THE AIR MEDAL WITH FOUR OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS WITH ONE OAK LEAF CLUSTER, AND A CERTIFICATE OF VALOR.