James Thomas Lundy was born Dec. 16, 1916 to Vern E. and Mary Lou Chambers Lundy. He died Oct. 27, 2001 and is buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Deming, NM.
Lt. Col. Lundy trained as a cadet in Victorville, Calif., where he received his bombardier wings in 1941. During World War II, he was stationed in England, where he served with the 8th Air Force. He completed 25 missions over Germany. Among other medals, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement and valor in the European Theater of War. He served at Deming Army Air Field as a bombardier flight leader and cadet instructor. He was also awarded the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters.
Source: “Ordinary Heroes”, Judge Newt Draheim - Chapter 5
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