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John
Hiett
Ives
August 29, 1906

–

March 14, 1965

Born:

Delphi

, 

Indiana

Home:

Delphi

, 

Indiana

Buried: 

San Antonio

, 

Texas

Cemetery:

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, John Ives transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1962 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 90 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) John Hiett Ives, 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 during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Ives and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General
    Department of the Air Force, Special Order G-77 (September 14, 1962)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Major General John Hiett Ives (AFSN: 544A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Ives culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.