West Somerville in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
James A. Logan
Photographed by Marc Posner, March 23, 2022
1. James A. Logan Marker
First Lieutenant, Air Corps
Army of the United States
Born 22 April 1921
Killed in action over Bellay-sur-Somme, France
8 July 1944
Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal Purple Heart
Excerpt from citation, accompanying the Distinguished Flying Cross certified by the President of the United States and authorized by an Act of Congress. Awarded posthumously 14 March 1949.
Distinguished himself by extraordinary achievement as pilot of a B-24 type aircraft on an operational mission to Bell-Sur-Some France. Near the target, his aircraft was severely damaged and set on fire by antiaircraft fire causing it to veer sharply toward another aircraft in the formation. In a moment of great peril to himself and his crew, Lieutenant Logan remained at the controls and skillfully maneuvered the burning aircraft out of the formation in order to prevent damage to other aircraft and injury to his fellow airmen.
He stands in the unbroken line of patriots who have dared to die that freedom might live and grow, and increase its blessings. Freedom lives and through it, he lives - in a way that humbles the undertaking of most men.
May 24, 1959
Erected
this page online
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1944.
Location. 42° 24.392′ N, 71° 7.901′ W. Memorial is in Somerville, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is in West Somerville. It is at the intersection of Broadway and Waterhouse Street, on the right when traveling north on Broadway. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Somerville MA 02144, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Historic Boston and specifically in Greater Boston. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lou Ann David Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Replica of Jumbo (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dick and Sheila Asher Jumbo Garden (approx. 0.6 miles away); Austin Barclay Fletcher, LL.D. (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hosea Ballou, II (approx. 0.6 miles away); James Walter Mullally Crossing (approx. 0.6 miles away); Gravity Research Foundation (approx. 0.6 miles away); Tufts Memorial Steps (approx. 0.7 miles away).
Photographed by Marc Posner, March 23, 2022
2. James A. Logan
Photographed by Marc Posner, March 23, 2022
3. City of Somerville War World II Memorial
Photographed by Marc Posner, October 31, 2024
4. James A. Logan Marker
Photographed by Marc Posner, October 31, 2024
5. WW II Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 382 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 5, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. 4, 5. submitted on December 15, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
