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Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    August 2 – November 2, 1950

    Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 73 (February 25, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Major John J. Jones, 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 with the Far East Air Forces in Korea, from 2 August 1950 to 2 November 1950. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major Jones reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.