World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James E. Pate
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Arthur, Illinois
Honored By
The Pate & McCord Families
SERVED AS A P-38 PILOT, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST FIGHTER GROUP, 27TH FIGHTER SQUADRON. SAW ACTION IN ENGLAND, NORTH AFRICA AND SICILY. RECIPIENT OF THE AIR MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS AND SILVER STAR. ALSO, A P-47 PILOT IN THE PACIFIC THEATER.