Sims

Jack A. Sims, 0-421340, Colonel

Co-Pilot Crew 14 

Born February 23, 1919, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Died June 9, 2007, Naples, Florida

Graduated from Western Michigan University in 1940 with B.A. degree; received Master's degree from University of Chicago in 1949 while in service. Entered military service June 1940 and was rated as pilot and commissioned as Second Lieutenant in July 1941. After Tokyo Raid, remained in India flying submarine patrols. In August 1942 was assigned to B-26 unit and served in Africa where he completed 40 combat missions. Shot down over Salerno, Italy on 40th mission. Graduated from Air Command and Staff College and Air War College. Served in various Stateside assignments, Japan and England following World War II. Retired July 1968. Decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal with 7 Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Chinese Army, Navy, and Air Corps Medal, Class A, 1st Grade.

Inducted into Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame, October 11, 2003