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Pilot Ensign James M. Lewis, O-156700 (USNR) (MIA / KIA) TX MIA July 18, 1943 Aircraft History Built by Grumman as a model G-36 with manually operated folding wings. Delivered to the U.S. Navy (USN) as F4F-4 Wildcat bureau number 11724. Wartime History Assigned to squadron VF-28 "Wolves". No known nickname or nose art. Mission History On July 18, 1943 took off from Banika Island in the Russell Island Group piloted by Ensign James M. Lewis on a mission to escort B-24 Liberators bombing Kahili Airfield on southern Bougainville. Over the target, intercepted enemy fighters. When this Wildcat failed to return it was officially listed as Missing In Action (MIA). Memorials Lewis was officially declared dead on January 7, 1946. He earned the Air Medal and Purple Heart, posthumously. Lewis is memorialized at Manila American Cemetery on the tablets of the missing. References Navy Serial Number Search Results - F4F-4 Wildcat 11724 USN Overseas Aircraft Loss List July 1943 F4F 11724 pilot Lewis missing 7/18/1943 American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - James M. Lewis FindAGrave - Ens James M Lewis (tablets of the missing) Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated January 19, 2024 |
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