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First Name
James
Middle Name
L.
Last Name
Lollar
Birthdate
Hometown
Kilmichael, Mississippi
Rank
Captain
Service Branch
Air Force
Date Captured
Date Repatriated
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PreCapture Description
James Lollar enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on March 26, 1967, and was trained in Weapons Maintenance. He served a double-tour at Phan Rang AB, South Vietnam, first in aircraft armament, and then as a door-gunner from August 1967 to August 1969. After an assignment with NATO, Sergeant Lollar went through flight training to become a B-52 tail-gunner. He flew combat missions from Kadena AB, Okinawa, Utapao Royal Thai AFB, Thailand, and Andersen AFB, Guam, from July 1972 until his aircraft was shot down over North Vietnam on December 21, 1972.
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Post Release Description
He was released during Operation Homecoming on March 29, 1973. After returning from Vietnam, Sergeant Lollar completed his degree and was commissioned through Officer Training School in March 1977. Lieutenant Lollar was next assigned to the Air Force Audit Agency at MacDill AFB, Florida, and then served with Headquarters Aeronautical Systems Division in contract procurement at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Captain Lollar left the Air Force on January 22, 1982, and started a carpentry company building homes. Jim Lollar died on August 14, 2018.
Honors, Citations, and Commendations
- Distinguished Flying Cross (2)
- Bronze Star
- Prisoner of War Medal
Passed away before release
Post Release