Timeline
New Jersey
1923
Birth- 20 Aug 1923
1939 - 1945World War II- Ages: 21 - 19 years
Served For
United States of America
Source Of Army Personnel
Enlisted Man, Regular Army, after 3 months of Discharge
Army Serial Number
20224450
Branch
Army
Army Branch
Medical Administrative Corps - For Officers only
Conflict Period
World War II
Regiment
7th Air Force, 30th Bomb Group, 392nd Bomb Squadron
Unit
392nd Bombardment Squadron (H), 30th Bombardment Group (H), 7th Army Air Force
Enlistment- 21 Jul 1942-Age: 19 years
Camden New Jersey
Enlistment Term
Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Award- 14 Mar 1944-Age: 21 years
Purple Heart
Apamama
Award- 1 May 1944-Age: 21 years
Distinguished Flying Cross
Kwajalein
Death- 6 Dec 1995-Age: 72 years
Other Facts
Occupation
Machinists
Marital Status
Single, without dependents
Race Or Ethnicity
White
Level Of Education
4 years of high school
Residence
Burlington County, New Jersey
Full Name
John A Downs
Source Information
Source Box Number
0334
Source Film Reel Number
3.56
