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James Alvin "Buck" Wyatt (11 May 1916 in Georgia - 3 May 1996 in Georgia) was a American Lieutenant in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. USAAF officer, Lieutenant James Wyatt was assigned to the 359th Fighter Squadron / 356th Fighter Group from January to May 13, 1944, when he was wounded in action during his 26th mission. On May 13, 1944, Colonel Baccus headed the Group on the occasion of the 114th mission of the unit. It starts at 11 am and ends 22 to 16 h 15. At 14 h 00, the Americans are in the northeast of Kiel and while he was about to turn around, a group of about 40 German fighters launched an attack. Three Squadrons launched an attack enemy aircraft towards Kiel and Hamburg. During the intense combat that is committed, six German planes are shot down for the loss of a P-47 while two others were seriously damaged. Captain Willis A Holm (359th) is killed while the unit of Lt. James A Wyatt is seriously injured. He nevertheless managed to put himself in Woodbridge but will be removed from operations due to the severity of his injuries. Lieutenant Adams arises about on his stomach in Beccles.

Awards

 * Purple Heart
 * European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
 * World War II Victory Medal