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Jay
Thomas
Edwards
June 27, 1931

–

December 8, 2017

Cemetery:

Cremated (Inurned at U.S. Military Academy Post Cemetery)

Jay Edwards graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1954. Jay Edwards retired in 1982 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    510th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    3d Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    Bien Hoa Air Base, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Jay Thomas Edwards, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-100 Pilot of the 510th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 3d Tactical Fighter Wing, Bien Hoa Air Base, Vietnam, from 1967 to 1968. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1979 – 1980
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Jay Thomas Edwards, 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 Chief of Staff, Logistics, Headquarters, U.S. Air Forces Europe, from 1979 to 1980. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Edwards and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1980 – 1982
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Jay Thomas Edwards, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commanding General, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Command, from 1980 to 1982. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Edwards 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 Air Force.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    510th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    3d Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    Bien Hoa Air Base, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    February 5, 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Jay Thomas Edwards, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F-100 Pilot of the 510th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 3d Tactical Fighter Wing, SEVENTH Air Force, Bien Hoa Air Base, Vietnam, in action near Phu Vinh, Republic of Vietnam, on 5 February 1968. On that date, Major Edwards provided close air support to friendly forces who were in heavy contact with a hostile force of battalion strength. Despite many obstacles, Major Edwards made numerous low level passes exposing himself repeatedly to intense hostile automatic weapons fire which resulted in extensive battle damage to his aircraft. Disregarding the obvious hazard of continuing the strike with a damaged aircraft, Major Edwards, valuing the need of the friendly troops above his own safety, elected to continue the mission. Through his exceptional aerial skill and dedication, the hostile forces were repulsed and numerous friendly lives were saved. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Edwards has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    Headquarters Air Force Logistics Command

    Division:

    Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio

    Action Date:

    August 1, 1975 – June 14, 1978

    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 Brigadier General Jay Thomas Edwards, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Edwards distinguished himself as Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Materiel Management, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics Operations, and Assistant to the Commander for International Logistics, Headquarters Air Force Logistics Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, from 1 August 1975 to 14 June 1978. In these important assignments, and as Commander of the Air Force Logistics Command International Logistics Center which he created, General Edwards displayed foresight and forceful leadership in contributing lasting improvements to Air Force Logistics Command management. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Edwards reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    510th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    3d Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    Bien Hoa Air Base, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Jay Thomas Edwards, 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 while serving as an F-100 Pilot of the 510th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 3d Tactical Fighter Wing, Bien Hoa Air Base, Vietnam, from 1967 to 1968. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    510th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    3d Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    Bien Hoa Air Base, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Jay Thomas Edwards, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-100 Pilot of the 510th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 3d Tactical Fighter Wing, Bien Hoa Air Base, Vietnam, from 1967 to 1968. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.