Macia

James Herbert Macia Jr., 0-419330, Colonel

Bombardier-Navigator Crew 14 

Born April 10, 1916, Tombstone, Arizona
Died December 20, 2009, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Graduated from Tombstone High School, attended the University of Arizona prior to entering military service on June 24, 1940. Completed navigator training and commissioned Second Lieutenant in June 1941. Subsequent to Tokyo Raid, served two combat tours (80 missions) in B-26s with the 320th Bomb Group in Europe from March 1943 until April 1945. Relieved from active duty in February 1946 and returned to Arizona to pursue opportunities in mining. Recalled in March 1951, served in Europe, Washington, DC; Barksdale, AFB, LA; Kelly AFB, TX. Retired as Chief of Staff, Air Force Security Service in 1973. Last Raider to retire from active duty. Business manager for Catholic Dioceses of San Antonio until 1990. Decorations include the Legion of Merit with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Medal with 8 Oak Leaf Clusters, Croix de Guerre avec Palme, and Chinese Army, Navy and Air Corps Medal, Class A, 1st Grade.