Freedom Committee of Orange County
1940s 1950s Now
Name: James V. Powers
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Branch of Service: U. S. Air Force (Retired)
Unit: 405th Fighter Group
Specialty: Fighter Pilot (P-47 – Thunderbolts)
Active Duty Dates: 1943 to 1945
Reserve Duty Dates: 1948-1965
Armed Conflicts: WWII
Theater of Operations: European (France, Belgium & Germany)
Campaigns: Battle of the Bulge ( 47 Missions)
Decorations & Awards:
Air Medal w 5 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European Theater w/3 battle
stars, WWII Victory Medal . Germany Occupation Medal, National Defense Medal and Air Force Longevity Medal w/ 4 Oak
Leaf Clusters
Speaking Subjects: Missions supporting General Patton
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