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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

James A. Corwin

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

East Hampton, New York

Honored By

VFW Post 550 East Hampton, N.Y.

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

HE INITIALLY SERVED IN THE MERCHANT MARINE FROM JANUARY 1942 UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1943. HE THAN ENLISTED IN THE ARMY AIR FORCES AS A RADIO OPERATOR/GUNNER. SENT TO EUROPE HE WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 8TH AIR FORCE AND WAS A CREW MEMBER IN A B-24 LIBERATOR SQUADRON. HE COMPLETED 12 SUCCESSFUL MISSIONS. ON DECEMBER 27, 1944, TAKING OFF ON HIS 13TH MISSION, THE AIRCRAFT DEVELOPED PROBLEMS AND CRASH LANDING ON SITE KILLING HIM.