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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John Hubert Davies, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Davies culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    XXI Bomber command

    Division:

    20th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, XXI Bomber Command, General Orders No. 41 (March 14, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) John Hubert Davies (ASN: 0-17999), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a Bomber in the XXI Bomber Command, TWENTIETH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations During World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Davies, 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    3d Bombardment Group (L)

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, Allied Air Forces in the Southwest Pacific Area, General Orders No. 33 (July 22, 1942)

    (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 Hubert Davies (ASN: 0-17999), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a Light Bomber in the 3d Bombardment Group (Light), FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations, in 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Davies, 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.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    3d Bombardment Group (L)

    Division:

    Far East Air Force

    Action Date:

    April 10, 1942

    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in Australia, General Orders No. 39 (April 15, 1942)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) John Hubert Davies (ASN: 0-17999), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commander of a flight of three B-25 Medium Bombers of the 3d Bombardment Group (H), FAR EAST Air Force. On 10 April 1942, Lieutenant Colonel Davies led a squadron of B-25 bombers from Batchelor Field, N.T., Australia, over enemy infested open seas to the Philippine Islands, where he successfully carried out bombing missions against enemy shipping, resulting in heavy damage, despite strong resistance. Lieutenant Colonel Davies thus visited retribution on the enemy for the death or captured of those of his Group who had so recently and so gallantly defended Bataan Peninsula. Lieutenant Colonel Davies coolness under fire and calm direction of his officers and men, discharging his mission and bring back his squadron intact was in the best tradition of the United States Army Air Corps, and merits the highest approbation.