A small group of medals (Air Force Commendation Medal and Joint Service Commendation Medal) named to a Mr. James Norman Bliss.

Unfortunately, I was unable to obtain much information about this airman, but I found a obituary of a James Norman Bliss who passed away recently on August 1, 2024, and is more than likely the recipient of these medals.

Below is the obituary:

“James N. Bliss, 89, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away August 1, 2024. Son of the late Frederick and Aldoria (DiFederico) Bliss, he was born in Southbridge, Massachusetts, on January 3, 1935. He was a retired letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service and was a retired Master Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force. He was also a lifelong Mason with the Brigham Lodge A.F. & A.M. in Ludlow, MA. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 45 years, Irene A. (Hitchcock) Bliss, his parents, his sister, Lois “Janie” Dorn, and grandson, Jonathan C. Bliss. He is survived by his children, Thomas J. (wife Kelly) Bliss, Francine I. Bliss Leiser, Russell J. Bliss, and three grandchildren, Eris V. Bliss, Rigel S Leiser, and Arielle L. Leiser. He is also survived by his brothers, Donald Bliss, Frederick (wife Dale) Bliss, William E. (wife Angel) Hitchcock, and his sister, Sarah “Sally” (husband Richard) Bigelow.”

I hope to find more information about Mr. Bliss in the future, but I want to share his story.

Thank you for reading.