The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Caleb Vance Haynes (ASN: 0-11055), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Commander and Pilot of a flight from Bolling Field, Washington D.C., to Prestwick, Scotland and return, from 1 July to 10 July 1941. Stops en route were made at Gander Lake and Montreal, without mishap. Accomplishment of this pioneer flight was made under unfavorable weather conditions and icing at high altitudes (22,500 feet) in a total of 28 hours trans-oceanic flying of which 9 hours were strictly by instrument. All members of the crew exhibited untiring energy and meticulous care while flying in a war area of the United Kingdom in an unarmed ship. Likelihood of hitting barrage balloons and an extremely low ceiling with weather reports suppressed added top the hazards of the mission. As Chief of the North Atlantic Division of the Air Corps Ferrying Command while participating in this outstanding achievement, the services of Lieutenant Colonel Haynes reflect the highest credit on the military forces of the United States.
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Awards Received
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
Assam-Burma-China Ferry CommandAction Date:
March 1942 – September 15, 1943
War Department, General Orders No. 16 (February 24, 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 Brigadier General Caleb Vance Haynes (ASN: 0-11055), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility from March 1942 to 15 September 1943. In the capacity of Commander of the Assam-Burma-China Ferry Command, the Bomber Force in China, the India Air Task Force, and American Air Command No. 1, General Haynes displayed unusual and farsighted tactical, administrative, and technical ability. With a minimum of facilities, initially with no air warning systems or communications, across the world’s most hazardous and mountainous terrain and under treacherous monsoon conditions, General Haynes, by unflagging enthusiasm and personal example, inspired his command to unusual success. General Haynes’ effective accomplishment of these highly important missions reflects great credit on himself and the Army Air Forces.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
World War II
War Department General Orders No. 18 (1946)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Caleb Vance Haynes (ASN: 0-11055), 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 during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Haynes and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
10th Air ForceAction Date:
July 16, 1942
Headquarters, China Air Task Force, General Orders No. 19 (December 20, 1942)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Brigadier General Caleb Vance Haynes (ASN: 0-11055), United States Army Air Forces, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while participating as member of an air crew of the 10th Air Force, during a raid against the Japanese Concession in Hankow, China, on 16 July 1942. The actual bombing of Hankow was performed in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire, but so precisely did every member of this crew perform his assigned duties, that every bomb dropped was seen to land directly in the target area. This one mission was responsible for the destruction of large quantities of gasoline and other war supplies, in addition to several hundred enemy casualties, and further resulted in shattering the enemy’s confidence in their protection against air raids, as evidenced by Chinese Intelligence reports confirming the results of this raid. Such gallantry in action in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire while carrying out a successful attack in an area known to be defended by superior numbers of enemy fighters is characteristic of the finest traditions of the Army Air Forces.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)Action Date:
August 31 – October 7, 1941
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Caleb Vance Haynes (ASN: 0-11055), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States from Bolling Field, Washington, D.C., over the South Atlantic route to Africa and points in Asia Minor, and return, from 31 August 1941 to 7 October 1941. As pilot and commander of the B-24 airplane on the initial survey flight to Basra, Iraq, and return, Lieutenant Colonel Haynes displayed outstanding initiative, resourcefulness and a high degree of skill under the many trying conditions encountered on this hazardous mission of great responsibility. This round-trip flight covered a 26,000 mile route, with stops at fourteen strange airports, which were in general too small for successful operation of the B-24 airplane, each landing requiring expert handling by Lieutenant Colonel Haynes. The total elapsed flying time was 109 hours and the average air speed was 238 miles per hour. The successful accomplishment of this mission without incident resulted in the South Atlantic route being pioneered, many airports surveyed as to their adequateness for use by the Ferrying Command, bases of operation selected, and recommendations made for establishment of new airports to serve as alternatives for transoceanic flights, and the needed improvement and enlargement of facilities at existing airports were noted. This outstanding flight reflects the highest credit on the military forces of the United States.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier General [then Colonel (Air Corps)]Regiment:
Assam Burma China Ferry CommandDivision:
10th Air ForceAction Date:
May 2 – 14, 1942
Headquarters, 10th Air Force, General Orders No. 13 (June 22, 1942)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Brigadier General [then Colonel (Air Corps)] Caleb Vance Haynes (ASN: 0-11055), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the Assam Burma China Ferry Command, TENTH Air Force, in action between 2 May and 14 May 1942. With Colonel Robert L. Scott as Co-Pilot, Sergeant Ralph B. Baldridge as radio operator, and Sergeant Robert A. Mocklin as aerial engineer, General Haynes made repeated trips over enemy controlled territory into Upper Burma to drop food and medicinal supplies to General Stilwell’s party and British refugees. Their removal of American personnel from Upper Burma was accomplished through the most difficult operating conditions, and reflected extreme daring, skill, and cooperation between each member of the transport team. These trips were carried out under the most hazardous weather conditions and in the face of enemy air attack in unarmed transports. General Haynes as Commanding officer of the Assam Burma China Ferry Command, and Colonel Scott as Executive Officer, have in this operation and others preceding set an example of fidelity to duty, courage to participate, and calmness to execute that has been admired and followed by all officers and men, thereby maintaining and increasing the efficiency and morale of the command. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Haynes, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air CorpsRank:
Major (Air Corps), [then Captain]Action Date:
February 4 – 6, 1939
War Department: American Decorations, 1940 (Supplement III-1940)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major (Air Corps), [then Captain] Caleb V. Haynes (ASN: 0-11055), U.S. Army Air Corps, for heroism while participating in an aerial flight from Langley Field, Virginia, to Santiago, Chile, on 4, 5, and 6 February 1939. As Commander and Pilot of the XB-15, Major Haynes transported, without hesitation and under emergency orders, a total of 3,250 pounds of Red Cross medicinal supplies to Santiago, Chile, under conditions which were extremely hazardous and exacting. Loaded to absolute maximum capacity, the XB-15, under the superior pilotage of Major Haynes, cleared Langley Field, Virginia, before daylight on 4 February, and adhered thereafter to a rigid flight schedule which involved the penetration of unfavorable flying weather, a night landing at Panama, night take-offs at Panama and Lima, Peru, and an arrival on schedule at Santiago, Chile, early on 6 February 1939. Major Haynes’ extraordinary ability, devotion to duty, and excellent leadership made possible the successful accomplishment of this mission of mercy and thus reflected great credit upon the military service.