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John
Dariel
Lombard
KIA (WWII)
July 1, 1919

–

June 30, 1943

Born:

Ionia

, 

Michigan

Home:

Ionia

, 

Michigan

Buried: 

Honolulu

, 

Hawaii

Cemetery:

National Memorial of the Pacific Cemetery

During World War II, John Lombard became a U.S. Army Air Forces ACE, credited with shooting down 7 enemy aircraft in aerial combat, before he was himself shot down and killed in action on June 30, 1943.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    16th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    23d Fighter Group

    Division:

    10th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, China Air Task Force, General Orders No. 4 (September 5, 1942)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Air Corps) John Dariel Lombard (ASN: 0-404029), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a Fighter Airplane of the 16th Fighter Squadron, 23d Fighter Group, TENTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations, in 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Lombard, 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    16th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    23d Fighter Group

    Division:

    10th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) John Dariel Lombard (ASN: 0-404029), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot of the 16th Fighter Squadron, 23d Fighter Group, TENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    16th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    23d Fighter Group

    Division:

    10th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) John Dariel Lombard (ASN: 0-404029), United States Army Air Forces, 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 a Fighter Pilot of the 16th Fighter Squadron, 23d Fighter Group, TENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, 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.