James Ross Buchan
MilitaryIn the 1940 US Census, he is listed as living in Riverside, California at March Field – U.S. Air Base. He is listed as living in a barracks and his occupation is 'Photographer' in the U S Air Corps.
We have him listed as participating in one 437th flight as a Glider Pilot: during Mission Elmira in June 1944. We also have him listed on what appears to be an evacuation flight from Prestwick (Scotland) to New York's LaGuardia Airport in early July 1944.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
28 September 1921 | ||
Died |
6 September 1997 |