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John
Morris
Hargreaves
1901

–

June 2, 1959

Born:

LaMoille

, 

Illinois

After serving as a Medical Officer in the Army Air Forces in World War II, John Hargreaves transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1954 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Medical Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 61 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Medical Corps) John Morris Hargreaves, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Surgeon, EIGHTH Air Force, in connection with military operations on Okinawa from 24 August 1945 to 9 January 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hargreaves and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.