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James
Edwards
Poore
, III

Born:

, 

New Jersey

James Poor, III graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1949. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1975 – 1977
    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 James Edwards Poore, III, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Air Force Military Personnel Center, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas from 1975 to 1977. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Poore 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    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 Lieutenant Colonel James Edwards Poore, III, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Air Liaison to the 5th Division, Army of the Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam from 1966 to 1067. 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1974 – 1975
    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 James Edwards Poore, III, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, 513th Tactical Airlift Wing, from 1974 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Poore and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.