John J Connelly

Branch of Service or Wartime Activity: Army Air Corp
Drafted
Service dates: 9/7/1943 to 10/19/1945
Highest Rank: Staff Sgt
Unit, Division, Battalion, Group, Ship, etc. 8th Air Corp
War, operation, or conflict served in: England
Locations of service: Fort Dix N.J. (Induction) Miami Beach Fl (Basic Training), Harlingen Texas (Aerial Gunnery), Biggs Field El Paso Texas (Phrase Training)
Battles/Campaigns: 8 Missions over Germany
Medals or special awards: Air Medal - European - African - Middle Eastern Service Medal - Ex Pow Medal
Special duties / highlights / achievements: Came Home Alive
Was the veteran a prisoner of war? Yes
Did the veteran sustain combat or service-related injuries? No
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