World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
James Richard Counts
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Rotan, Texas
Honored By
Jana Miller
Relationship
Great Niece
Served in the Army Air Forces as a bombardier on B-17 planes. Stationed with the 8th Air Force in England; member of the 533rd Air Squadron, 381st Bombardment Group. Completed 12 missions over Europe. Shot down over Berlin, May 24, 1944.