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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

James A. Compson

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Albany, New York

Honored By

Michael J. Lynett

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

He left high school to enlist in the Naval Air Force. Upon completion of Aviation Radio School and Gunnery School, he was assigned to Squadron VC9 on the carrier USS Natoma Bay (CVE-62). Upon the wars end awarded with with an Air Medal, Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross and a Presidential Unit Citation.