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John
Max
Minor
November 27, 1922

–

June 23, 2007

Born:

Haskell

, 

Texas

Home:

Tahoka

, 

Texas

Buried: 

Houston

, 

Texas

Cemetery:

Glenwood Cemetery

John Minor graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1946. He retired in 1975 as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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 Colonel John Max Minor, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, in action over Southeast Asia. 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 United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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 Colonel John Max Minor, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, in action over Southeast Asia. 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 United States Air Force.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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 Colonel John Max Minor, United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Minor distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Pilot of an RB-57 aircraft of the 460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, SEVENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy from 1967 to 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Minor, 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 Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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 Colonel John Max Minor, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving with the 460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, in action over Southeast Asia. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Minor 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:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1973 – 1974
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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 Colonel John Max Minor, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Division Chief, Director of Plans, from 1973 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Minor 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.