Basic Details Surname PETTIT Forenames JAMES Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) United States Ninth Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) 362nd Fighter Group Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) LT. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) United States Army Air Force Unit (Primary - Our reference) 362nd Fighter Group Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) 379th Fighter Squadron Our references Unit (Secondary - Our reference) 379th Fighter Squadron Death and Burial details Manner of death as stated MISSING IN ACTION Manner of death reference Missing