After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, William Kyes transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1969 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
William
Bush
Kyes
March 14, 1917
–
July 31, 1972
Born:
Elwell
,
Michigan
Home:
Elwell
,
Michigan
Buried:
Arlington
,
Virginia
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William Bush Kyes, 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 Kyes 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:
Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) William Bush Kyes, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Fourth 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 B-17 Bomber pilot during 50 combat missions in the Solomon Islands area in 1942 and 1943, and during 60 Bombardment missions against Japanese forces in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations, from 1944 to 1945. 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) William Bush Kyes, 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 B-17 Bomber pilot during 50 combat missions in the Solomon Islands area in 1942 and 1943, and during 60 Bombardment missions against Japanese forces in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations, from 1944 to 1945. 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) William Bush Kyes, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a B-17 Bomber pilot during 50 combat missions in the Solomon Islands area in 1942 and 1943, and during 60 Bombardment missions against Japanese forces in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations, from 1944 to 1945. 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) William Bush Kyes, 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 B-17 Bomber pilot during 50 combat missions in the Solomon Islands area in 1942 and 1943, and during 60 Bombardment missions against Japanese forces in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations, from 1944 to 1945. 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) William Bush Kyes, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a B-17 Bomber pilot during 50 combat missions in the Solomon Islands area in 1942 and 1943, and during 60 Bombardment missions against Japanese forces in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations, from 1944 to 1945. 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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Silver Star
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)Division:
10th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 10th Air Force, General Orders No. 113 (March 18, 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 Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) William Bush Kyes (ASN: 0-425090), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the TENTH 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 Lieutenant Colonel Kyes, 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.