James Velasco

ASN:O-1182290

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Award of Air Medal

“01182290.  For meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flights from 24 September, 1944, to 11 October, 1944, in Holland. 1st Lt. Valesco distinguished himself by skillfully and successfully completing 35 sorties as an artillery observer in the adjustment, surveillance, and registration of artillery fire on enemy installations and in front line reconnaissance during the period of combat. On all these missions 1st Lt. Valesco was exposed to antiaircraft fire as well as occasional attacks from enemy fighter planes. Entered military service from Pueblo, Colorado”

Award of Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster

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NameJames Velasco

Death Age81

Birth Date11 Oct 1919

Service Start Date20 May 1943

Service End Date17 Nov 1945

Death Date17 Jan 2001

Interment Date 25 Jan 2001, Interment PlaceVirginia, USA Cemetery AddressC/O Director Arlington, VA 22211,CemeteryArlington National Cemetery Plot Section 68 Site 1393 Notes

1st Lt Us Army World War Ii