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John
Lewis
Bradley
July 19, 1915

–

February 23, 1992

Born:

St. Paul

, 

Minnesota

Home:

Shreveport

, 

Louisiana

Buried: 

Shreveport

, 

Louisiana

Cemetery:

Forest Park East Cemetery

During World War II, John Bradley became a U.S. Army Air Forces ACE, credited with shooting down 5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat. After the war he transferred to the new U.S. Air Force, flying P-51s during the Korean War.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    58th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    33d Fighter Group

    Division:

    12th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) John Lewis Bradley (ASN: 0-416991), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a P-40 Fighter Pilot of the 58th Fighter Squadron, 33d Fighter Group, TWELFTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Mediterranean Theater of Action 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    58th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    33d Fighter Group

    Division:

    12th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, XII Air Support Command, General Orders No. 16 (April 24, 1943)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Air Corps) John Lewis Bradley (ASN: 0-416991), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a P-40 Fighter Pilot of the 58th Fighter Squadron, 33d Fighter Group, 33d Fighter Group, TWELFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations, in 1943. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.