James N. Cupp, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

James N. Cupp

US Marine Corps double ace in World War II

Date of Birth: 28-Mar-1921

Place of Birth: Corning, Iowa, United States

Date of Death: 02-Jun-2004

Profession: aircraft pilot

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About James N. Cupp

  • James Norman Cupp (28 March 1921 – 2 June 2004) was a United States Marine Corps aviator during World War II.
  • Cupp was a double flying ace with at least 12 aerial victories in the Solomon Islands during three months of World War II.
  • He was a recipient of the Navy Cross, the navy's second highest military decoration for valor and was a four time recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
  • Also a Korean War veteran, he retired as a colonel to Manassas, Virginia, in 1968.

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