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John
A.
Carey
1919-11-12

–

Born:

Washington

, 

D.C.

Home:

Hampton

, 

Virginia

John Carey was credited with 4.5 aerial victory credits during World War II, as pilot flying Spitfires, P-47 and P-51 aircraft over 181 combat missions.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    5th Fighter Squadron

    Division:

    Northwest African Strategic Air Force

    Action Date:

    May 8, 1943
    Headquarters, Northwest African Strategic Air Force, General Orders No. 93 (May 31, 1943)

    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) John A. Carey (ASN: 0-430781), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a Fighter Airplane with the 5th Fighter Squadron, Northwest African Strategic Air Force, in aerial operations in the North Africa Theater of Operations, on 8 May 1943. With his engine badly damaged by anti-aircraft fire, Lieutenant Carey was forced to crash land behind enemy lines. Through great resourcefulness and ingenuity he ha made his way to within sight of friendly territory when he encountered a patrol of six Italians and one German. The enemy gave chase and subsequently opened fire. Lieutenant Carey outdistanced his pursuers and after 500 yards came upon a British gun carrier with a crew of three. He and the British crew then turned about and captured the entire enemy patrol. The courage and resourcefulness displayed by First Lieutenant Carey 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:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    5th Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) John A. Carey, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the North Africa 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:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    5th Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) John A. Carey, 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 in the North Africa 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.