Jeffrey Ellis was interned as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam after he was shot down on December 17, 1967, and was held until his release on March 14, 1973. He retired in 1992 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Jeffrey
Thomas
Ellis
POW (RVN)
November 8, 1940
–
Born:
Caldwell
,
New Jersey
Home:
Caldwell
,
New Jersey
Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Prisoner of War Medal
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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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Bronze Star Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Jeffrey Thomas Ellis, United States Air Force, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving in Southeast Asia. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Jeffrey Thomas Ellis, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ellis culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
December 17, 1967 – March 14, 1973
Major Jeffrey Thomas Ellis, United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from December 17, 1967 until his release on March 14, 1973.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
469th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Major Jeffrey Thomas Ellis, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of an F-105 Thunderchief of the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy in Southeast Asia in 1967. His professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
469th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Major Jeffrey Thomas Ellis, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of an F-105 Thunderchief of the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy in Southeast Asia in 1967. His professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Brigadier General Jeffrey Thomas Ellis, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ellis 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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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
December 17, 1967 – March 14, 1973
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Major Jeffrey Thomas Ellis, United States Air Force, for heroic achievement while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from 17 December 1967 to 14 March 1973. His ceaseless efforts to conduct himself strictly in accord with the Code of Conduct and policies of the prisoner organization in the difficult conditions of a communist prison clearly demonstrated his loyalty, love of country, and professionalism. By his unselfish dedication to duty, he reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
469th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Major Jeffrey Thomas Ellis, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of an F-105 Thunderchief of the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy in Southeast Asia in 1967. His professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.