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Year of Birth 1930 |
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This Military Service Page was created/owned by
SSgt Robert Bruce McClelland, Jr.
to remember
O'Neil, James William, Col.
If you knew or served with this Airman and have additional information or photos to support this Page, please leave a message for the Page Administrator(s) HERE.
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Contact Info
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Home Town Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
Last Address Las Vegas, Nevada
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Date of Passing Jun 07, 2013 |
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Location of Interment Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Boulder City, Nevada |
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Last Known Activity:
Retired U.S. Air Force and Fighter Pilot now Deceased.
I feel deeply honored to have served my country as a member of the Fourth
Allied Prisoner of War Wing. The caliber of leadership and organization I
encountered, upon completion of my solo tour, filled me with pride and
exhilaration. The morale and determination of the men never faltered.
In the face of adversity, it became solidified and stronger.
I am proud to be an American Military Man
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1954-1957, 1521A, 336th Bomb Squadron
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1957-1958, 0006, Greenville Air Force Base
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1958-1959, 1021A, 312th Fighter-Bomber Wing
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1959-1960, 1021C, 527th Fighter Squadron
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1962-1964, 1021E, 9th Tactical Fighter Squadron
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1964-1965, 1416, 4520th Combat Crew Training Wing (Staff)
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1965-1966, 1416, 4523rd Combat Crew Training Squadron (Cadre)
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1966-1966, 1041H, 388th Tactical Fighter Wing
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1967-1968, 1351A, 4537th Fighter Weapons Squadron - Wild Weasels
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1972-1973, 1021F, 17th Wild Weasel Squadron
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1973-1973, USAF Hospital/Medical Center - March
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1973-1976, 1411, United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF)
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1976-1980, 1416, 23rd Tactical Fighter Squadron
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Reflections on Col O'Neil's
US Air Force Service
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TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE, PLEASE DESCRIBE THE DIRECTION OR PATH HE/SHE TOOK IN HIS/HER MILITARY SERVICE. WHERE DID THEY GO FOR BASIC TRAINING AND WHAT UNITS, BASES OR SQUADRONS WERE THEY ASSIGNED TO? WHAT WAS HIS/HER REASON FOR LEAVING?
Fighter Pilot
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IF HE/SHE PARTICIPATED IN ANY MILITARY OPERATIONS, INCLUDING COMBAT, HUMANITARIAN AND PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS, TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE, PLEASE DESCRIBE THOSE YOU FEEL WERE THE MOST SIGNIFICANT TO HIM/HER AND, IF LIFE-CHANGING, IN WHAT WAY.
Berlin Crisis 1961 Various Air Missions over North Vietnam 1966 Air Campaign 1966 Various Air Missions over North Vietnam 1972 Vietnam Cease-Fire 1972
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WHAT PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS DO YOU BELIEVE HE/SHE WAS MOST PROUD OF FROM HIS/HER MILITARY SERVICE?
Silver Star Medal Distinguished Flying Cross W/ V Bronze Star Medal W/ V Air Force Outstanding Unit Award W/ V
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OF ALL THE MEDALS, AWARDS, FORMAL PRESENTATIONS AND QUALIFICATION BADGES HE/SHE RECEIVED, WHICH WERE THE MOST MEANINGFUL TO HIM/HER AND WHY?
Command Pilot Wings Silver Star Medal Distinguished Flying Cross W/ V and Oak Leaf Cluster (2 Awards) Bronze Star Medal W/ V Purple Heart Medal Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal W/ 3 Silver and 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters (17 Awards) Air Force Outstanding Unit Award W/ V and 2 Oak Leaf Clusters (3 Awards) Prisoner of War Medal Army Good Conduct Mal National Defense Service Medal W/ Star (2 Awards) Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Vietnam Service Medal W/ 4 Bronze Stars (4 Awards) Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal W/ 60 Device Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry W/ Palm Unit Citation
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IF HE/SHE SURVIVED MILITARY SERVICE, WHAT PROFESSION(S) DID HE/SHE FOLLOW AFTER DISCHARGE?
Retired U.S. Air Force and now Deceased
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