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Jerome
Rash
Barnes
, Jr.
1931

–

March 31, 2015

Born:

Fort Lauderdale

, 

Florida

Home:

Hollywood

, 

Florida

Jerome Barnes was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1953 upon graduation from the University of Miami. He retired in 1983 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Batallion:

    557th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Division:

    Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, South Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Jerome Rash Barnes, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 Pilot and Flight Commander in the 557th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia, from 1968 to 1969. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Jerome Rash Barnes, Jr., 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 U.S. Deputy Chief of Staff for LIVE OAK, Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers, Europe, Casteau, Belgium, from 1979 to 1983. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Barnes culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Batallion:

    557th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Division:

    Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, South Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Jerome Rash Barnes, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 Pilot and Flight Commander in the 557th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia, from 1968 to 1969. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.