John Bess

John L Bess served his country in World War II with the 99th Bombardment Group 416th Squadron.

Information on John Bess is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on SSGT Bess. These serviceman's records are not complete and should not be construed as a complete record. We are always looking for more documented material on this and other servicemen. If you can help add to John Bess's military record please contact us.

06/09/1944
ROS
On The Roster

SGT

11/06/1944
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT
GO: 4366
Logansport IN

02/28/1945
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT
GO: 1020
Logansport IN


The information on this page about John Bess has been obtained through a possible variety of sources incluging the serviceman themselves, family, copies of military records that are in possession of the Army Air Corps Library and Museum along with data obtained from other researchers and sources including AF Archives at Air Force Historical Research Agency and the U.S. National Archives.

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