Dorst, James W. (0396039): Difference between revisions
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
James worked as Secretary/Treasurer in Warehouse. On 5 April 1944, | James worked as Secretary/Treasurer in Warehouse. | ||
Dorst trained at Camp Ritchie (Class 6). He was assigned to Fifth Observation Squadron, Tenth Air Force. On 5 April 1944, Dorst died while observer on strike mission over Burma. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
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* Born 31 May 1919 in Newburgh, NY. | |||
* 10 July 1942 — Drafted into Army as Pvt. | |||
* 11 May 1943 — Graduated with Class 6 (PI). | |||
* 5 April 1944 — Died while observer on strike mission over Burma. | * 5 April 1944 — Died while observer on strike mission over Burma. | ||
* Assigned to Fifth Observation Squadron, Tenth Air Force. | * Assigned to Fifth Observation Squadron, Tenth Air Force. | ||
* Commissioned as 2nd Lt. (ASN: 0396039). | |||
* Promoted to 1st Lt. | |||
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