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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Junius Wallace Jones (ASN: 0-3554/28A), 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 Executive Officer, Army Air Force Technical Training Command, from 1942 to 1943. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Jones and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    July 1943 – May 1946
    War Department, General Orders No. 71 (July 17, 1946)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Junius Wallace Jones (ASN: 0-3554/28A), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Air Inspector, Headquarters U.S. Army Air Forces from July 1943 to May 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Jones 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, General Orders No. 20 (May 6, 1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force) to Major General Junius Wallace Jones (ASN: 0-3554/28A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General of the Sacramento Air Materiel Area from 1948 to 1952. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Jones culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.