James Heister

James Heister served his country in World War II with the 460th Bombardment Group .

Information on James Heister 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 CAPT Heister. 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 Heister's military record please contact us.

05/05/1944
AM/5OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SGT
GO: 360
KANE PA

05/27/1944
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2LT
GO: 677

Wilson OK

06/22/1944
SM

2LT
GO: 1239

Wilson OK

07/03/1944
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2LT
GO: 1536

Wilson OK

08/11/1944
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

1LT
GO: 2488
Wilson OK

10/23/1944
AM/4OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

CAPT
GO: 4107
WILSON OK


The information on this page about James Heister 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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