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Jack
E.
Mass
1924-03-15

–

1968-09-25

Born:

Newark

, 

New Jersey

Home:

Red Bank

, 

New Jersey

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Jack Mass was credited with destroying three enemy MiG fighters in aerial combat, as well as sharing in the destruction of two more, for a total of FOUR enemy aircraft destroyed in the air.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    335th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron

    Regiment:

    4th Fighter-Interceptor Group

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 80 (June 3, 1954)

    (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 Major Jack E. Mass (AFSN: AO-830043), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of an F-86 Sabrejet Fighter Bomber of the 335th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 4th Fighter-Interceptor Group, FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in Korea, in 1953. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Mass, 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.