The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Jones Edward Bolt (ASN: 0-460075), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander, 12th Tactical Fighter Wing, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, from October 1966 to March 1967; as Commander, 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, DaNang Air Base, from March 1967 to May 1967; and in the dual positions of Director, SEVENTH Air Force Tactical Air Control Center and Deputy Director, Joint Vietnamese Air Forces-United States Air Force Tactical Air Control Center, Tan Son Nhut Air Base, from 29 May 1967 to 1 May 1968. In these vitally important assignments, the dynamic leadership and dedicated efforts of General Bolt resulted in highly effective tactical air combat support for free world forces within the Republic of Vietnam. During this period, General Bolt supervised and exercised control of eighty-five percent of the United States Air Force combat sorties flown in the Republic of Vietnam and adjacent areas. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bolt 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
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Colonel Jones Edward Bolt (ASN: 0-460075), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as the Aircraft Commander for an F-4 Phantom Tactical Jet Fighter near Tram Trung, North Vietnam, on 18 April 1967. On that date, Colonel Bolt was diverted from his fragged target to strike a hostile convoy of 50 trucks. Upon arriving at the target area, he immediately became subjected to concentrated hostile anti-aircraft fire. Despite the extremely heavy fire, and with complete disregard for his personal safety, Colonel Bolt delivered his ordnance directly on target. Through outstanding aerial skill, he successfully evaded the hostile fire and inflicted heavy damage on the enemy. Final damage assessment on departure was two road cut, four destroyed trucks, ten secondary fires, and one heavy caliber anti-aircraft site destroyed. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Bolt reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Colonel Jones Edward Bolt (ASN: 0-460075), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4C Aircraft Commander over North Vietnam on 6 January 1967. On that date, Colonel Bolt led four aircraft against an emplacement of hostile guns. Leading his flight, Colonel Bolt destroyed six hostile gun sites. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Bolt reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
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United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
June 17, 1968 – March 6, 1970
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 Major General Jones Edward Bolt (ASN: 0-460075), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Director for Strike Forces, Directorate of Operations, Deputy Chief of Staff, Plans and Operations, Headquarters, United States Air Force, from 17 June 1968 to 6 March 1970. In this important assignment, the forceful leadership, and outstanding and dedicated efforts of General Bolt resulted in significant contributions to the combat capability of the United States Air Force, and to the furtherance of national and Free-World objectives. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bolt 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
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
August 3, 1971 – July 31, 1973
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 Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Jones Edward Bolt (ASN: 0-460075), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Bold distinguished himself as Inspector General, Air Training Command, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, from 3 August 1971 to 31 July 1973. By his dynamic leadership and professionalism, General Bolt served to instill in commanders and staff managers throughout the Command a fundamental philosophy for professionalism and dedication that insured mission accomplishment of the highest order. His exemplary ability as planner, organizer and manager assured that positive and forward-looking programs were maintained in a wide range of Command managed affairs and was a catalyst for the continued advancement of Air Force Training operations. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bolt 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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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
First Lieutenant (Air Corps)Division:
Prisoner of War (Germany)Action Date:
June 14, 1944 – April 1945
NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 7241First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Jones E. Bolt (ASN: 0-460075), United States Army Air Forces, was captured by German forces after the engine failed in his fighter airplane and he was forced to bail out over enemy-occupied Europe on 14 June 1944. He was held as a Prisoner of War until his return to U.S. Military Control at the end of hostilities in April 1945.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Colonel Jones Edward Bolt (ASN: 0-460075), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an Aircraft Commander of an F-4 tactical jet fighter over North Vietnam on 30 April 1967. On that date, while piloting as FAC engaged in an extremely hazardous rescue support mission for a downed F-105 pilot, Colonel Bolt successfully disbursed hostile aircraft from the rescue site. In spite of anti-aircraft fire directed at his flight and his prolonged presence in the high treat area, he completed his mission in a highly successful manner. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Bolt reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.