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James
Slade
Nash
1921

–

March 19, 2005

Born:

Moville

, 

Iowa

James Nash graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1945. He retired in 1979 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    8th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel James Slade Nash, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of an F-4 Fighter Airplane of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, in Southeast Asia, from 1968 to 1969. 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    8th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel James Slade Nash, 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 as Deputy Commander, Operations, and later Vice Commander of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon Airfield, Thailand, in Southeast Asia, from 1968 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Nash and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    8th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel James Slade Nash, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of an F-4 Fighter Airplane of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, in Southeast Asia, from 1968 to 1969. 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.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1976 – 1979

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Major General James Slade Nash, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Chief of the Joint U.S. Military Group and the Military Assistance Advisory Group Spain, from 1976 to 1979. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Nash culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.