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 James R. Blue  is known for his service with the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, especially during World War II. As a parachutist, he made jumps during D Day , Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge.

During his 28-year military career, he became closely associated with the 82nd Airborne Division. He was the first curator of the 82nd Airborne Museum at Ft. Bragg, serving in this post from 1952-1965. He was also the first curator of the General William C Lee Airborne Museum in Dunn, NC from it's inception in 1989 until 2001. After retiring from the military, he spent 12 years as a postal carrier.