After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, John McNabb transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1975 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
John
M.
McNabb
1917
–
August 27, 1985
Born:
Detroit
,
Michigan
Home:
Grosse Ile
,
Michigan
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John M. McNabb, 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 McNabb 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:
First Lieutenant (Air Corps)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) John M. McNabb, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a P-51 Fighter Pilot with the 380th and 350th Fighter Squadrons, and later with the 160th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, in action over enemy-occupied Continental Europe during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Force of the United States.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
January 1971 – July 1972
Department of the Air Force, Special Order GB-727 (October 3, 1973)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John M. McNabb, 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. General McNabb distinguished himself as Deputy Chief of Staff, Plans; and subsequently as Chief of Staff, Headquarters, Pacific Air Forces, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, during the period from January 1971 to July 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McNabb 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John M. McNabb, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McNabb 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: Major General John M. McNabb, 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 McNabb and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.