John Howe enlisted in the Arkansas National Guard in 1927 at the age of 17, and three years alter became a member of the Air Corps, National Guard. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1956 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
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John
David
Howe
1906
–
January 21, 1977
Born:
Hot Springs
,
Arkansas
Home:
Hot Springs
,
Arkansas
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 149 (December 26, 1950)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel John D. Howe, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Far East Air Forces in Korea, from 28 June 1950 to 25 November 1950. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Howe reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John David Howe, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Howe and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.