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Jack
Gordon
Merrell
1915-04-08

–

1993-08-15

Born:

Jeannette

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

Jeannette

, 

Pennsylvania

Buried: 

San Antonio

, 

Texas

Cemetery:

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Jack Merrell graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1939. He retired in 1972 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    Bombardment Groups

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Jack Gordon Merrell, 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 as Commanding Officer of Bombardment Groups of the EIGHTH Air Force, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major Merrell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    Bombardment Groups

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Jack Gordon Merrell, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of Bombardment Groups of the EIGHTH Air Force, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Jack Gordon Merrell, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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 Merrell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    Division:

    Air Force Logistics Command

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Jack Gordon Merrell, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander, Air Force Logistics Command, from 1968 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Merrell 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.