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James
Herbert
Wallace
1905

–

Born:

Washington

, 

D. C.

Home:

Washington

, 

D. C.

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, James Wallace transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1959 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General James Herbert Wallace (ASN: 0-17490), 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 Wallace and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    303d Bombardment Group

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) James Herbert Wallace (ASN: 0-17490), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 303d Bombardment Group, EIGHTH Air Force in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. 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 Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps), [then Temporary Captain]

    Action Date:

    November 20, 1935
    War Department, General Orders No. 5 (1937)

    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 First Lieutenant (Air Corps), [then Temporary Captain] James Herbert Wallace (ASN: 0-17490), United States Army Air Corps, for heroism while participating in an aerial flight. On 20 November 1935, Lieutenant Wallace served as copilot on an airplane traveling from David, Republic of Panama, to Albrook Field, Canal Zone. While flying at an altitude of approximately 4,000 feet over jungle and mountainous terrain, the right engine of the airplane disintegrated. The pilot, realizing the possibility of the remaining motor quitting and with no landing area visible, signaled to the copilot and passengers to jump. Lieutenant Wallace directed the passengers to jump but he remained and assisted the pilot in making a safe landing. Lieutenant Wallace’s courage and coolness in this emergency undoubtedly resulted in saving the lives of the passengers and preventing a crash landing.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) James Herbert Wallace (ASN: 0-17490), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations of the Eighth Bomber Command; Assistant Chief of Staff of the EIGHTH Air Force; and subsequently as Director of Operations for the U.S. Air Force in Europe during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Wallace and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    303d Bombardment Group (H)

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 8th Air Force, General Orders No. 35 (March 26, 1943)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Air Corps) James Herbert Wallace (ASN: 0-17490), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Command Pilot of a B-17 Bomber of the 303d Bombardment Group (Heavy), EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations, in 1942 and 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Wallace, 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 Army Air Forces.