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First Lieutenant (Air Corps) George G. Byrnes (ASN: 0-360045), United States Army Air Forces, was captured by German forces on or about October 14, 1943 and was held as a prisoner of War until his return to U.S. Military control at the end of hostilities in May 1945.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 14 (March 22, 1960)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Colonel George G. Byrnes, Jr. (AFSN: 4248A/0-360045), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Byrnes culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.