Timeline
1920
New York
Birth- Sep 29, 1920
1939 - 1945World War II
Served For
United States of America
Source Of Army Personnel
Civil Life
Army Serial Number
32511328
Branch
Army
Army Component
Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Conflict Period
World War II
Army Branch
Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Gold Star
Service Number
O-699980
Branch
Army Air Forces
Rank
Second Lieutenant
Award
Purple Heart
Award
Air Medal
Award
Gold Star
Enlistment- Sep 24, 1942
Enlistment Term
Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Ft Jay Governors Island New York
Death
B-29 crew departed from Isely Field, Saipan, Marianas Island, for a combat mission to Nagoya, Japan, and left its formation at 0155 hours on 18 Dec 1944. The plane, which was then at 24° 33'N, 139° 50'E was believed to be returning to its base because of operational failure. Radio silence was not broken, however, and routine sea search failed to reveal any further trace of the plane or survivors.
Burial
Arlington National Cemetery
Other Facts
Source Information
Source Box Number
0524
Source Film Reel Number
2.188
Residence
Westchester County, New York
Marital Status
Single, without dependents
Race Or Ethnicity
White
Occupation
Sales clerks
Level Of Education
1 year of high school
Full Name
James A Callaghan
Full Name
James Allen Callaghan
