World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James William Fore, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Little Rock, Arkansas
Honored By
Daughter and Family
HE WAS CAPTURED AFTER HIS 28TH MISSION AND TAKEN TO BUCHENWALD CONCENTRATION CAMP IN WEIMAR, GERMANY. HE WAS A B-17 COMMANDER AND CHECK-PILOT FOR THE 91ST BOMB GROUP, 1ST WING, 1ST DIVISION OUT OF BASINBOURNE, ENGLAND. HE RECEIVED THE PRISONER OF WAR MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, 5 AIR MEDALS AND 2 PURPLE HEART MEDALS.