John Allen received his commission in 1959. He retired in 1990 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
John
R.
Allen
, Jr.
1935
–
Born:
Louisville
,
Kentucky
Home:
Spartanburg
,
South Carolina
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain John R. Allen, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a B-52 Bomber Pilot, flying Arc Light missions over Southeast Asia, in 1971. 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John R. Allen, Jr., 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, culminating as Vice Commander, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Air Force Logistics Command, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, from 1989 to 1990. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Allen 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.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General John R. Allen, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Allen reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.