John “Jack” Campbell, Sgt., USAAC, WWII, Ball Turret Gunner B-24s

Name: John “Jack” Campbell

Rank: Sergeant

Branch of Service: U. S. Army Air Corps

Unit: 15 th Air Force, 449th Bomb Group

Specialty: Armorer Gunner, Ball Turret Gunner on B-24 Liberator

Active Duty Dates: November 17, 1942 to October 31, 1945

Armed Conflicts: High Altitude Bombing attacks over Southern & Central Europe

Theater of Operations: Southern Europe

Campaigns: No. Appennines, Po Valley, Rhineland, and Central Europe

Decorations & Awards: Air Medal, Areal Gunner Wings, Good Conduct

Medal, European Theater Medal w/ 4 Bronze Stars, WWII Victory Medal

Speaking Subjects: Army Air Corps and my personal experiences as a Ball Turret Gunner.