In Memoriam: James America Hearn ( Uncle Jake)

I have vague memories of when my Uncle Jake was killed, but remember well all the wonderful stories about him that my family shared with me. He was a beautiful young man, that is reflected in the letters I have that he wrote home during the war.  They told me how much he loved me and I miss not having him in my life growing up.

The picture was taken April 5, 1943 and he died September 1, 1943, he was 24 years old.