James Jorgensen
See Document 1 below for DFC Award See Document 2 below for written memories See Document 3 below for visit to Collings' B-24 Visit MACR 4758 to see witness statements of this Missing Air Crew Report
Jim receives congratulations for being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross from Major Warren, 759th Commanding Officer.
L to R Frank Breem, Bill Pape, Phil Painter, Don Stevenson L to R Eddie Keough, Jim Jorgensen, Art Droegemeier, Francis Wilk, James Jenkins, Michael Pat Maloney
T/Sgt. James H Jorgensen was assigned to the 459th BG 759th Squadron. Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Engineer/Gunner.
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Rank |
General Order |
Date |
Notes |
Award |
Ribbon & Device |
James Jorgensen |
S/Sgt |
226 |
04/16/1944 |
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AM |
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James Jorgensen |
T/Sgt |
506 |
05/17/1944 |
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AM/OLC |
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James Jorgensen |
T/Sgt |
923 |
06/08/1944 |
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AM/2OLC |
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James Jorgensen |
S/Sgt |
928 |
06/08/1944 |
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DFC |
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James Jorgensen |
T/Sgt |
1438 |
06/28/1944 |
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AM/3OLC |
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James Jorgensen |
T/Sgt |
1440 |
06/28/1944 |
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AM/4OLC |
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James Jorgensen |
T/Sgt. |
1873 |
07/20/1944 |
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AM/5OLC |
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Personal Album of James Jorgensen
12/01/1943 December Roster
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