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John
Daniel
Lavelle
September 9, 1916

–

July 10, 1979

Born:

Cleveland

, 

Ohio

Home:

Cleveland

, 

Ohio

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

John Lavelle enlisted in the Army in 1939 after graduating from John Carroll University. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1972 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1972

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John Daniel Lavelle, 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, culminating as Commander of the SEVENTH Air Force, with headquarters at Tan Son Nhut Airfield, Republic of Vietnam, from 1971 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Lavelle 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John Daniel Lavelle, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Lavelle and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Action Date:

    June 25 – October 31, 1950
    Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 137 (December 16, 1950)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel John D. Lavelle, 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 with the Far East Air Forces in Korea, from 25 June 1950 to 31 October 1950. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Lavelle reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John Daniel Lavelle, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth 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 Lavelle and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John Daniel Lavelle, 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 Lavelle and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.