James Southerland graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1936. He became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down five enemy aircraft in aerial combat. He was killed in a flying accident off Jacksonville, Florida, on October 12, 1949.
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James
Julian
Southerland
, II
October 28, 1911
–
October 12, 1949
Born:
Norberth
,
Pennsylvania
Home:
Norberth
,
Pennsylvania
Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
Service:
United States NavyRank:
CommanderBatallion:
Fighting SquadronAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander James Julian Southerland, II, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Fighter Pilot in a Navy Fighting Squadron, in operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Ocean Area, during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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 Naval Service.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
CommanderBatallion:
Fighting SquadronAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander James Julian Southerland, II, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot in a Navy Fighting Squadron, in operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Ocean Area, during World War II.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
CommanderBatallion:
Fighting SquadronAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Commander James Julian Southerland, II, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot in a Navy Fighting Squadron, in operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Ocean Area, during World War II.