Soldier Details

Division:

Army Air Corps
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302nd Troop Carrier (Gliders)

Highest Rank:

Corporal

Theater of Operation:

European

Served:

Jan 1, 1943 - Jan 1, 1945

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.