James C. Wilkes, Radio Operator, Crew 43, age 84

At the 2005 Reunion held in Arlington, VA Aug 10-13, Tommy Mayfield, Tail Gunner of Crew 43 announced that his crew mate James Clayton Wilkes took his Final Flight on 6 August 2005.

An internet search resulted in the finding of the following obituary for Dr. James Clayton Wilkes:

http://www.troymessenger.com/articles/2005/08/17/obituaries/obits09.txt

 

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