United States of America
U.S. Air Force · United States 
James Ellsworth Ricketts Jr.
1925 – 1969
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Lieutenant Colonel James Ellsworth Ricketts Jr. served in the U.S. Air Force. James served with the 7 AF. James served in the Vietnam War. James was 43 years old.
How They Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
Circumstance
Accident in theatre
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1115: Pilot, Tactical Aircraft, (various)
ARLINGTON, VA
1998
Pay grade O05.
Conflicts
Awards & Decorations
4
For service and achievement
Foreign awards
Memorials
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James Ellsworth Ricketts Jr.
Lieutenant Colonel
U.S. Air Force
- 1998
Seventh Air Force
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