The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel Joseph Myers (ASN: 0-659166), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 18 February 1958 to 31 August 1960, and from 1 July 1961 to 5 March 1962. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Myers 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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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Captain (Air Corps)Batallion:
38th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
55th Fighter GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Joseph Myers (ASN: 0-659166), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a P-38 Fighter Pilot of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Captain (Air Corps)Batallion:
38th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
55th Fighter GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Joseph Myers (ASN: 0-659166), 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 as a P-38 Fighter Pilot of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Captain (Air Corps)Batallion:
38th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
55th Fighter GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Joseph Myers (ASN: 0-659166), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a P-38 Fighter Pilot of the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Joseph Myers (ASN: 0-659166), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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 Myers 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 Service Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Captain (Air Corps)Batallion:
38th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
55th Fighter GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
November 13, 1943
Headquarters, European Theater of Operations, U.S. Army, General Orders No. 2 (January 10, 1944)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Air Corps) Joseph Longwell Myers (ASN: 0-659166), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-38 Fighter Airplane in the 38th Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action over Germany on 13 November 1943, while serving as flight leader of a fighter group providing close escort for heavy bombers. During continuous enemy fighter attacks the fighter formation was broken up and many planes damaged. Captain Myers assumed the responsibility for the safe return of two crippled fighters and one crippled bomber. He repeatedly drove off attacks by numerically superior enemy fighters and succeeded in escorting all three planes to safety. The acts of heroism performed by Captain Myers on this occasion have reflected the greatest credit upon himself and the armed forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
August 1969 – October 1970
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Joseph Myers (ASN: 0-659166), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating at Headquarters Strategic Air Command as Supreme Allied Commander Europe’s senior representative to the Joint Strategic Planning Staff from August 1969 to October 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Myers culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.