(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) John Braxton Wallace, United States Army Air Forces, 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 a B-17 Pilot, Squadron Commander, Group Operations Officer and Group Commander, 100th Bombardment Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action over enemy-occupied Continental Europe 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.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John Braxton Wallace, 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 Wallace and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major (Air Corps)Regiment:
100th Bombardment GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) John Braxton Wallace, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a B-17 Pilot, Squadron Commander, Group Operations Officer and Group Commander, 100th Bombardment Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action over enemy-occupied Continental Europe 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.