Jack Gillette graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1949. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.
Sponsored by:
Jack
Worrell
Gillette
Born:
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North Carolina
Home:
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New York
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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 Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel Jack Worrell Gillette, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of the 45th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, in action in Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
45th Tactical Reconnaissance SquadronAction 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 Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel Jack Worrell Gillette, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of the 45th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, in action in Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. 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.
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Legion of Merit
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 Jack Worrell Gillette, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, 3246th Test Wing, from 1976 to 1979. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Gillette 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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 Lieutenant Colonel Jack Worrell Gillette, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of the 45th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, in action in Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. 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.