Jack W. Mathis
United States Army Air Forces Medal of Honor recipient / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jack Warren Mathis (September 25, 1921 ā March 18, 1943) was a United States Army Air Forces officer and a recipient of the Medal of Honor, the United States military's highest decoration, for his actions in World War II.
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Jack W. Mathis | |
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Born | (1921-09-25)September 25, 1921 San Angelo, Texas |
Died | March 18, 1943(1943-03-18) (aged 21) Bremen-Vegesack |
Place of burial | Fairmont Cemetery in San Angelo, Texas |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Air Forces |
Years of service | 1940 - 1943 |
Rank | First Lieutenant |
Unit | 359th Bombardment Squadron, 303rd Bomb Group (Heavy) |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart Air Medal (2) |
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