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James Joseph Ashford
LTJG · USNR/USN
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James Joseph Ashford
LTJG · USNR/USN
11/01/1943 – 09/04/1951
Service Details
School / Education
Missouri Valley
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Purple Heart
Service Years
11/01/1943 – 09/04/1951
Theaters of Service
Korea
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
VF-51
Achievements & Story
US Naval Reserve enlisted 11/43 to 06/47. US Navy officer 12/48 to 09/51. Served in Korea, 1st tour of the USS Essex (CV-9). Killed in combat.