James Doherty
Army Air Corps
Ridge
James W. Doherty was
born April 13, 1922. He enlisted in the Army Air Force on Oct. 2,
1942 and was with the 421
Bomb Squad, 504 Bomb Group with the grade of corporal. The 504 Bomb
Group was based on Tinian Island and flew missions to the Japanese
Islands. James was overseas for 4 months and was awarded the
American Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, and WWII
Victory Medal. He was discharged Feb. 8, 1946.