After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, John Gonge transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1977 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
John
F.
Gonge
1921
–
Born:
Ansley
,
Nebraska
Home:
Ansley
,
Nebraska
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General John F. Gonge, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gonge and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General John F. Gonge, United States Air Force, was awarded 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gonge and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Captain (Air Corps)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) John F. Gonge, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot with the Army Air Corps Air Transport Command in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations during World War II. 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.