James Leatherwood

James R Leatherwood served his country in World War II with the 451st Bombardment Group 727th Squadron.

Information on James Leatherwood 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 1LT Leatherwood. 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 Leatherwood's military record please contact us.

12/30/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

1LT
GO: 5253
WAYNESVILLE NC

03/02/1945
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 1080
Waynesville NC

03/27/1945
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 1802
Waynesville NC

04/02/1945
AM/5OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 2698
Waynessville NC

04/07/1945
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 2150
Waynesville NC

04/23/1945
AM/4OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 2685
Waynesville NC


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