James Thackston

James E Thackston served his country in World War II with the 461st Bombardment Group .

Information on James Thackston 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 Thackston. 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 Thackston's military record please contact us.

08/22/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

CAPT
GO: 2762
Greenville SC

01/22/1945
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

CAPT
GO: 325
Rantoul IL

03/20/1945
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

CAPT
GO: 1573
Greenville SC

03/23/1945
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

CAPT
GO: 1675
Rantoul IL

05/05/1945
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

MAJ
GO: 3033
Greenville SC


The information on this page about James Thackston 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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