World War II Honoree

John E. Bird

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Lincoln, Kansas

Honored By

Janet Bird Kaba

Relationship

Daughter

JOHN SERVED WITH THE 92ND FIGHTER SQUADRON, 81ST FIGHTER GROUP,14TH AIR FORCE (THE FLYING TIGERS) IN THE CHINA-INDIA-BURMA THEATER. JOHN WAS AN AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN. HE SERVED ONE YEAR WITH THE ARMY ENGINEERS AND FOUR YEARS WITH THE ARMY AIR CORPS. HE WAS ALSO ATTACHED TO THE SPECIAL SERVICE MERCHANT MARINES. SERVED FROM NOVEMBER 25, 1940 TO AUGUST 27, 1945. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS: GO 33 WD 45 CHINA. DECORATIONS: THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE RIBBON.