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John
Y.
York
Jr.
1890-04-10

–

1971-07-30

Born:

Yorkville

, 

West Virginia

Home:

, 

West Virginia

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

John York was appointed a second lieutenant, Aviation Section, Signal Reserve, on Nov. 27, 1917, and first lieutenant (temporary) Air Service, on Aug. 21, 1918. He was commissioned a first lieutenant, Air Service, in the Regular Army on July 1, 1920. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he retired in 1946 as a U.S. Army Air Forces Major General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    November 1943 – September 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 98 (November 5, 1945)

    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 Y. York, Jr. (ASN: 0-10079), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during the period from November 1943 through September 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General York and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.