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Navy Federal Credit Union

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Staff Sergeant James Cecil Bright, Jr. (ASN: 14137341), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces while serving as Tail Gunner in a B-24 Bomber of the 485th Bombardment Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force, during an air mission in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations on or about 23 July 1944. The personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by Staff Sergeant Bright on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War

    Action Date:

    July 23, 1944 – May 1945
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 6566

    Staff Sergeant James C. Bright (ASN: 14137341), United States Army Air Forces, was captured by German forces after his bomber was shot down on 23 July 1944, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his return to U.S. Military Control at the end of hostilities in May 1945.