John Brooks retired in 1946 as a U.S. Army Air Forces Major General.
Sponsored by:
John
Bernard
Brooks
1891-06-08
–
1975-12-31
Born:
Greenwich
,
New York
Home:
Manlius
,
New York
Buried:
Greenwich
,
New York
Cemetery:
Greenwich Cemetery
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
1946 – 1956
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Bernard Brooks (ASN: 0-3486), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander of the ELEVENT Air Force in Alaska in June 1945, and with Headquarters, Army Air Forces, Washington, D.C. from October 1945 to October 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Brooks culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
New Foundland Base CommandAction Date:
1943 – 1944
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Bernard Brooks (ASN: 0-3486), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding General, Newfoundland Base Command, St. Johns, Newfoundland, from 1943 to 1944. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
New Foundland Base CommandAction Date:
1943 – 1944
War Department, General Orders No. 86 (November 8, 1944)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General John Bernard Brooks (ASN: 0-3486), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, Newfoundland Base Command, St. Johns, Newfoundland, from 1943 to 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Brooks and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
June – September 1945
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Major General John Bernard Brooks (ASN: 0-3486), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States in connection with military operations against the enemy. Major General Brooks, as Commander Task Force NINETY from June 1945 to 1 September 1945, by his foresight, zeal, and sound judgment successfully initiated and conducted sustained offensive air operations against the Japanese installations in the Kurile Islands. The skillful and efficient employment of the forces at his disposal, and the courage and airmanship displayed by Major General Brooks was at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Armed Services.