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James Allen Pilling, Jr

World War II · US Navy · Petty Officer Second Class

Rank: Petty Officer Second Class
United States of America
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viation Ordnanceman with Torpedo Squadron One (VT-1)

Timeline

Birth- 29 May 1922
New Haven, Connecticut

1939 - 1945World War II- Age: 22 years

Served For
United States of America
Conflict Period
World War II
Branch
Navy
Rank
Petty Officer Second Class
Aircraft Assignment
TBF/TBM Avenger "gunner" - manned 50 caliber turret ball gun
Stationed- 1943
Alameda, San Diego, Hilo & Kaneohe Hawaii
USS Yorktown (CV-10)
Torpedo Squadron One (VT-1)
Battle- 20 Jun 1944-Age: 22 years
Battle of the Philippine Sea - Long range attack on the Japanese fleet

Award

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Marriage- 10 Sept 1952-Age: 30 years
East Haven, Connecticut
Gloria Rose Crisafi
Death- 11 Jan 2021-Age: 99 years
Wallingford, Connecticut

Other Facts

Child
Brian, Victoria
Father
James Allen Pilling, Sr
Full Name
James Allen Pilling, Jr
Mother
Grace Boyding Pilling (Nold)
Sibling
William, Ellen, Charles

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