James Dowd

James R. Dowd served his country in World War II with the 97th Bombardment Group 342nd Squadron.

Information on James Dowd is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on 2LT Dowd. These serviceman's records are not complete and should not be construed as a complete record. We are always looking for more documented material on this and other servicemen. If you can help add to James Dowd's military record please contact us.

10/16/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

2LT
GO: 3968
STOCKTON CA

02/24/1945
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

2LT
GO: 904
Stockton CA

03/08/1945
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 1286
Stockton CA

03/18/1945
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 1516
Stockton CA


The information on this page about James Dowd has been obtained through a possible variety of sources incluging the serviceman themselves, family, copies of military records that are in possession of the Army Air Corps Library and Museum along with data obtained from other researchers and sources including AF Archives at Air Force Historical Research Agency and the U.S. National Archives.

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