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John
W.
Weltman

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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Division:

    Northwest African Strategic Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, Northwest African Strategic Air Force, General Orders No. 7 (May 3, 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 Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) John W. Weltman (ASN: 0-22825), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the Northwest African Strategic Air Force, in aerial operations in the North Africa Theater of Operations, in 1942 and 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Weltman, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    September 15, 1950 – April 26, 1951
    Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 232 (May 24, 1951)

    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 Colonel John W. Weltman, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Far East Air Forces in Korea, from 15 September 1950 to 26 April 1951. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Weltman reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.