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James
Spires
Cheney
1918

–

April 24, 1998

Born:

Tucson

, 

Arizona

Home:

Jacksonville

, 

Florida

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, James Cheney transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. From 1970 to 1973 he served as the 4th Judge Advocate General of the Air Force. He retired in 1973 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1973

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General James Spires Cheney, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States culminating as Assistant Judge Advocate General, and subsequently as Judge Advocate General, U.S. Air Force, from 1969 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cheney 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 Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    306th Bombardment Group

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) James Spires Cheney (ASN: 0-434736), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Navigator with the 306th Bombardment Group and subsequently with the 303d Bombardment Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. 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:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General James Spires Cheney, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cheney and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General James Spires Cheney, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cheney and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.