James Dibble served in the 94th AAF Fighter Squadron during World War II.On Sept. 9,1943,Lt. Dibble's squadron was ordered to attack a convoy of 400 vehicles on the road between Pola and Lagonegro,south of Salerno,Italy.Flying at 50 feet above the ground,his P-38G was hit by ground fire,causing a crash,which killed him.
James Dibble served in the 94th AAF Fighter Squadron during World War II.On Sept. 9,1943,Lt. Dibble's squadron was ordered to attack a convoy of 400 vehicles on the road between Pola and Lagonegro,south of Salerno,Italy.Flying at 50 feet above the ground,his P-38G was hit by ground fire,causing a crash,which killed him.
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JAMES P. DIBBLE
MICHIGAN
1ST LIEUT. 94 AAF FIGHTER SQ.
WORLD WAR II PH - AM & 9 OLC
NOV. 3. 1921 - SEPT. 9. 1943
NOTE: PH (Purple Heart) / AM (Air Medal) / 9 OLC (9 Oak Leaf Clusters) / Distinguished Flying Cross Medal added at top-center in 1990 following Posthumous Award.
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