JAMES TATE (1913 - 1967)
(CNAC 1945 - 194?)
(Captain - July 2, 1945)

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Grandson Tommy Tate says: "James favorite melody was Dubussy-Claire de Lune."
"Clair de Lune" by Dubussy
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In the 1943-45 log book of Don McBride, James listed his home address as:

James Tate
531 San Francisco Ave.
Pomona, Calif.



James Tate and Arnold Schilperoot in the Bush North of Dinjan
About 1945
(Photo Courtesy of Arnold Schilperoot)



John Kenehan's pilot's list indicates that James Tate checked out as Captain on 7/2/1945 and is now deceased.

How about this great shot taken in Egypt...

Egypt by the pyramids
-- left to right --
Bob Sherwood, Melvin Smith, Andy Longbotham, Rolph Preus, Jim Tate, Hugh Chen (Chinese senior Captain)

(Here's a close-up of those faces)

Bob Sherwood, Melvin Smith and Andy Longbotham


Rolf Preus, Jim Tate and Hugh Chen


EDITOR'S NOTE--March 14, 2014: James Tate was married and I am now in contact with his family. More to follow, stay tuned!

NEW INFORMATION: April 13, 2020 -- Received from the grandson of James Tate

From: Tommy Middle East and Balkan Combat Vet. tstate7172@gmail.com
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2020 10:41 AM
To: PEPPERBUD pepperbud@dc.rr.com
Subject: Hope all is well.

Hello Tom,

Thank you for information you put out in your emails. I find it intriguing and interesting.

I was wondering if maybe you could help. I see that people ask for help in searching information on people and places.
I am still hard at work researching my grandfather James Tate.
I'm looking to see if anyone has anymore pictures, stories or anything
that could help me with learning more about James Tate.

Thank you for your help and I wish you and yours continued good health and happiness.

Tommy Tate


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