First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Ernest F. John (ASN: 0-681426), United States Army Air Forces, was captured by German Forces after he was shot down over northern Italy on 25 April 1944, and 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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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Ernest F. John (ASN: 0-681426), 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 John 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: Brigadier General Ernest F. John (ASN: 0-681426), 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 John 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: Brigadier General Ernest F. John (ASN: 0-681426), 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 John 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)Regiment:
450th Bombardment GroupAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Ernest F. John (ASN: 0-681426), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a B-24 Bomber Pilot and Flight Commander with the 450th Bombardment Group, in action in the Mediterranean Theater of Action 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.