Jay Duane Wethe graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 1943. He resigned in 1954 as a U.S. Army Major
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Jay Duane Wethe graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 1943. He resigned in 1954 as a U.S. Army Major
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(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 First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Jay Duane Wethe (ASN: 0-25889), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a member of the Air Crew of a Bomber in the 410th Bombardment Group (Light), NINTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Wethe, 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.