Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
John
Raymond
Gilchrist
1906-05-18

–

1971-12-21

Born:

Woonsocket

, 

Rhode Island

Home:

Woonsocket

, 

Rhode Island

Buried: 

Denver

, 

Colorado

Cemetery:

Fort Logan National Cemetery

John Gilchrist graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1928. He retired in 1957 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    1946
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) John Raymond Gilchrist, 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 with the War Department in 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Gilchrist and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1957
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 44 (July 29, 1957)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Major General John Raymond Gilchrist, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander of the Air Force Finance Center and subsequently as Assistant Comptroller for Financial Matters from 1954 to 1957. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Gilchrist culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.