James Buckley Tapp

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Air Force

TAPP, James Buckley

James Buckley Tapp was born on December 6th 1920

Mr. Tapp enlisted in the Army Air Corps in November 1941. Home at entry: Eveleth, Minnesota.

Commissioned Major and served as a fighter pilot on P-36, P-40, P-47, P-38, P-51 aircraft in the Pacific Theater. He destroyed eight enemy aircraft in combat and was the first American pilot to become an ace over Japan.

Mr. Tapp was awarded the following:

  • Distinguished Service Cross,
  • Distinguished Flying Cross, -and-
  • Air Medal.

 

Source: Hometown Heroes:  The Saint Louis County World War II Project, 319.

 

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