James Robert Mell
Military
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UPL 54926
1LT James Robert Mell
Pilot
340th BG - 486th BS - 12th AF
Pilot
340th BG - 486th BS - 12th AF
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Advanced Landing Ground Alesanie
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Comiso Airport
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Rock Hll, South Carolina | 26 October 1923 | |
Atlanta, Georgia | 30 June 1942 | 1278 Oakdale Road | |
Died |
Atlanta, Georgia | 20 January 2018 | Major James Robert Mell, World War II Veteran, died Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the age of 94. He was the pilot of a B-25 aircraft, based in Corsica during the war and was awarded the Air Medal and the distinguished Flying Cross. Born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on October 26, 1923, he was the son of Robert and Frances Mell. After the war, he married his "beloved Jane" Kreiling and they were wed for 62 years. After his military career, he was a sales manager for the Potash Company of America. He played in the "Atlanta 17" Big Band for 33 years and sang in church choirs for over 50 years. Known as Bob to his family and friends, he left us all a legacy of his love for God, others, and his joy of life. |
Buried |
Atlanta, Georgia | 3 February 2018 | Westview Cemetery Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA |