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James Van Ness

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James Van Ness

Birth
New Jersey, USA
Death
2 Aug 1943 (aged 22)
Benghazi, Banghāzī, Libya
Burial
Pompton Plains, Morris County, New Jersey, USA Add to Map
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Gunner T/Sgt. James Van Ness DFC KIA
Hometown: Clifton, N.J
Squadron: 345th BS 98th Bomb Group
Service # 12049940
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Purple Heart.
Pilot 1st/Lt. LeRoy B. Morgan, DFC

Target: Ploesti
Mission Date: 1-Aug-43
Serial Number: 41-11766
Aircraft Model B-24D
Aircraft Letter: V
Aircraft Name: CHUG A LUG
Location: Crew of 10 1KIA Successfully Returned to Libya.
Cause:

Sgt. Van Ness lost his life in the Ploesti raid "Operation Tidal Wave" August 1st 1943. One of the most daring raids of WW2, Coming in at tree top level the 98th BG destroy Romanian oil refineries. Sgt. Van Ness was awarded the Distinguished flying cross for his valor.
Gunner T/Sgt. James Van Ness DFC KIA
Hometown: Clifton, N.J
Squadron: 345th BS 98th Bomb Group
Service # 12049940
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Purple Heart.
Pilot 1st/Lt. LeRoy B. Morgan, DFC

Target: Ploesti
Mission Date: 1-Aug-43
Serial Number: 41-11766
Aircraft Model B-24D
Aircraft Letter: V
Aircraft Name: CHUG A LUG
Location: Crew of 10 1KIA Successfully Returned to Libya.
Cause:

Sgt. Van Ness lost his life in the Ploesti raid "Operation Tidal Wave" August 1st 1943. One of the most daring raids of WW2, Coming in at tree top level the 98th BG destroy Romanian oil refineries. Sgt. Van Ness was awarded the Distinguished flying cross for his valor.

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  • Created by: John Dowdy
  • Added: Apr 4, 2013
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107799185/james-van_ness: accessed ), memorial page for James Van Ness (12 Sep 1920–2 Aug 1943), Find a Grave Memorial ID 107799185, citing First Reformed Church Cemetery, Pompton Plains, Morris County, New Jersey, USA; Maintained by John Dowdy (contributor 47791572).