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John
Affleck
Dunning
DNB (1962)
January 24, 1914

–

August 15, 1962

Born:

San Antonio

, 

Texas

Home:

San Antonio

, 

Texas

Buried: 

San Antonio

, 

Texas

Cemetery:

City Cemetery #1

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, where he was credited with shooting down one Japanese airplane, John Dunning transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He died in 1962 while serving as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John Affleck Dunning, 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 with the Central Training Flying Command in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Dunning and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    5th Fighter Group (Provisional)

    Division:

    14th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) John Affleck Dunning, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot with the 5th Fighter Group (Provisional), FOURTEENTH Air Force, in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    5th Fighter Group (Provisional)

    Division:

    14th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) John Affleck Dunning, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot with the 5th Fighter Group (Provisional), FOURTEENTH Air Force, in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    5th Fighter Group (Provisional)

    Division:

    14th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) John Affleck Dunning, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot with the 5th Fighter Group (Provisional), FOURTEENTH Air Force, in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 38 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) John Affleck Dunning, 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 with the Central Training Flying Command in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Dunning and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    5th Fighter Group (Provisional)

    Division:

    14th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) John Affleck Dunning, 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 while serving as a Fighter Pilot with the 5th Fighter Group (Provisional), FOURTEENTH Air Force, in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John Affleck Dunning, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Central Training Flying Command in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Dunning and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    5th Fighter Group (Provisional)

    Division:

    14th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 14th Air Force, General Orders No. 77 (June 24, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Air Corps) John Affleck Dunning, United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving Pilot of a Fighter Airplane in the 5th Fighter Group (Provisional), FOURTEENTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Dunning, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1958 – 1962
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. GB-85 (September 27, 1962)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) (Posthumously) to Brigadier General John Affleck Dunning (AFSN: 1855A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Deputy Director for War Plans, Directorate of Plans, Deputy Chief of Staff/Plans and Programs, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from 1958 to 1962. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Dunning and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.