Claude J
Jr
Hackney

Captain Claude J Jr Hackney was born in 1921 in Live Oak, Suwannee County, Florida and served with the 356th Fighter Group as a pilot.

Claude J died December 26, 1944, and is listed as KIA. He is buried at American War Cemetery Margraten.

He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, and Purple Heart.

Military Record

O-442633
Captain - United States Army - KIA
Units: 356th Fighter Group
Decorations: Purple Heart