(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Jowell Clark Wise, 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 pilot of B-25 Bombers and P-40 and P-51 Fighter aircraft, and as commander of the 17th Reconnaissance Group in the Pacific Theater of Operations during 120 combat missions in 1945. 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)Regiment:
17th Reconnaissance GroupAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Jowell Clark Wise, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as pilot of B-25 Bombers and P-40 and P-51 Fighter aircraft, and as commander of the 17th Reconnaissance Group in the Pacific Theater of Operations during 120 combat missions in 1945. 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Jowell Clark Wise, 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 Wise and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.