(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Jack Joseph Catton, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander of FIFTEENTH Air Force at March Air Force Base, California, and subsequently as Commander of the Military Airlift Command at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, from 1968 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Catton 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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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Jack Joseph Catton, 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 Catton 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Jack Joseph Catton, 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 Catton 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:
XXI Bomber CommandAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Jack Joseph Catton, 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 as Pilot of a B-29 bomber of the XXI Bomber Command, in combat missions over Japan, 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major (Air Corps)Regiment:
XXI Bomber CommandAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Jack Joseph Catton, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a B-29 bomber of the XXI Bomber Command, in combat missions over Japan, 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Jack Joseph Catton, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander of the Air Force Logistics Command with headquarters at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, from 1972 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Catton culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.