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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Jack Edward Caldwell (ASN: 0-20743), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Flight Commander, 387th Bombardment Group (Medium) during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    387th Bombardment Group (M)

    Action Date:

    1944
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Jack Edward Caldwell (ASN: 0-20743), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit (Posthumously) for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as a Flight Commander, 387th Bombardment Group (Medium) in 1944.