A
viation Ordnanceman with Torpedo Squadron One (VT-1)
Timeline
Birth- May 15, 1926
Fort Worth Texas
1939 - 1945World War II- Age: 17 years
Served For
United States of America
Conflict Period
World War II
Branch
Navy
Rank
Petty Officer Third Class
Served In
Torpedo Squadron One - TBF/TBM Avenger "gunner" - manned 50 caliber turret ball gun
Service Number
3574739
Stationed- Jun 1944
USS Yorktown (CV-10)
Torpedo Squadron One (VT-1)
Enlistment- Jun 10, 1943-Age: 17 years
Dallas Texas
Marriage- Jan 22, 1956-Age: 30 years
Jacksonville Florida
Edna Earle Bridges
Death- May 20, 2021-Age: 95 years
Other Facts
Child
Michael, Frank, Debra, Tracy, Leigh Ann
Father
Frank Irving Kidd
Full Name
James Lee Kidd
Mother
Beryl Fear Kidd (Rowe)