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(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.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    388th Bombardment Group

    Division:

    Prisoner of War

    Action Date:

    September 28, 1944 – May 1945
    NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 5707

    First 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.