(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Jack Bellamy (AFSN: FR-17089), 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 Colonel Bellamy 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Jack Bellamy (AFSN: FR-17089), 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, culminating as Commander, SEVENTH Air Force and Chief of Staff, U.S. Support Activities Group, from 1973 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bellamy 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
390th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
DaNang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Jack Bellamy (AFSN: FR-17089), United States Air Force, 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 an F-4 Pilot and Commanding Officer of the 390th Tactical Fighter Squadron, DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia, from 1965 to 1966. 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
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
390th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
DaNang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
November 16, 1965 – May 1, 1966
Headquarters, Pacific Air Forces, Special Orders G-237 (July 30, 1966)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel Jack Bellamy (AFSN: FR-17089), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in Southeast Asia as Commander, 390th Tactical Fighter Squadron, DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam, from 16 November 1965 to 1 May 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Bellamy 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:
Captain (Air Corps)Regiment:
37th Troop Carrier GroupAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Jack Bellamy (AFSN: FR-17089), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a C-47 Pilot of the 37th Troop Carrier Group, in action over enemy occupied 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.