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James
B.
Winey
MIA (WWII) KIA
1916

–

August 7, 1942

Born:

Wooster

, 

Ohio

Home:

Massillon

, 

Ohio

Buried: 

Manila

, 

Philippine Islands

Cemetery:

A.B.M.C. Manila (Wall of the Missing)

James Winey was one of four members of an air crew that earned Silver Stars during the Battle of Midway, and were subsequently missing in action with all ten members of Major Marion Pharr’s Flying Fortress in August 1942.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Batallion:

    431st Bombardment Squadron

    Regiment:

    11th Bombardment Group (H)

    Division:

    7th Air Force

    Action Date:

    June 3, 1942
    Headquarters, VII Bomber Command, General Orders No. 71 (August 25, 1942)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant James B. Winey (ASN: 6667864), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action as a combat crew member of a United States B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber in the 431st Bombardment Squadron, 11th Bombardment Group (Heavy), SEVENTH Air Force, in the Battle of Midway between 3 and 7 June 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Staff Sergeant Winey, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.