After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, John Kern transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1975 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
John
Raymond
Kern
, Jr.
POW (WWII)
1924
–
May 5, 2010
Born:
Slatington
,
Pennsylvania
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
July 1974 – March 1975
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Raymond Kern, Jr. (ASN: 0-709401), 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 Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Programs and Resources, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from July 1974 to March 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Kern 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.
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
First Lieutenant (Air Corps)Regiment:
388th Bombardment GroupDivision:
Prisoner of WarAction Date:
September 28, 1944 – May 1945
NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 5707First Lieutenant (Air Corps) John Raymond Kern, Jr. (ASN: 0-709401), United States Army Air Forces, was captured by German forces after he was shot down over enemy-occupied territory on 28 September 1944, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his return to U.S. Military Control at the end of hostilities in May 1945.