February 25, 1925 – January 1, 1989
John ‘Jack’ Meade
Personal Information
Birthplace: Abilene, KS
Service Information
Branch of Service: Army Air Corps
Unit: 302nd Troop Carrier (Gliders)
Theater of Operation: European
Enlisted / Commissioned: Jan 1, 1943
Discharged: Jan 1, 1945
Highest Rank: Corporal
Honored By: Helen Meade, wife, children, Rosemary, Mike, Christine, Kathryn, and Jane
Biography
Jack Meade joined the military in 1943 after his graduation. He was discharged in 1945. Cpl John C. Meade (known as ‘Jack’) was part of the 302nd Troop Carrier (Gliders). He was an auto mechanic 2nd Echelon. He served in the European Theater. Serving in Normandy; western France; southern France; Italy; and Germany. Jack Meade passed away in January of 1989.
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