World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James D. Goings
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Auburn, Indiana
Honored By
James D. Goings
Flew 26 missions with the 8th Air Force in a B-17 over Germany. Last 10 missions as the Lead Bombardier. Hit by flak over Karlsruhe and landed in Switzerland. Interned 8 months. Distinguished Flying Cross awarded May 26, 1944 for extraordinary achievement under adverse conditions. Also awarded the Air Medal with four Clusters.