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John
Morgan
Price
November 26, 1910

–

July 22, 1988

Born:

, 

Iowa

Home:

Fort Dodge

, 

Iowa

Cemetery:

Cremated

John Price graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1932. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    460th Bombardment Group (H)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) John Morgan Price (AFSN: 614A), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Commanding Officer, 460th Bombardment Group (Heavy), during World War II. 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 Forces of the United States.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    8th Fighter-Bomber Wing

    Action Date:

    1950 – 1951
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 38 (July 11, 1951)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force) to Colonel John Morgan Price (AFSN: 614A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding Officer of the 8th Fighter-Bomber Wing in Korea from 1950 to 1951. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Price and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.