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John
Louis
McCoy
1914-12-05

–

2002-09-29

Born:

Garden City

, 

Kansas

Home:

Pratt

, 

Kansas

Buried: 

West Point

, 

New York

Cemetery:

U.S. Military Academy Post Cemetery

John McCoy graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1939. He retired in 1969 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1961 – 1967
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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 to Major General John Louis McCoy (ASN: 0-22141), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Program Director for the TITAN ICBM, in the Ballistic Missile Division of the Air Force Research and Development Command, and subsequently as Program Director for the Minuteman ICBM Weapon System from 1961 to 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McCoy and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    Air Research and Development Command

    Action Date:

    1955 – 1959
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel John Louis McCoy (ASN: 0-22141), 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 with Headquarters, Air Research and Development Command, from 1955 to 1959. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McCoy and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    307th Bombardment Wing

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel John Louis McCoy (ASN: 0-22141), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 307th Bombardment Wing, in Korea.

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    307th Bombardment Wing

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel John Louis McCoy (ASN: 0-22141), United States Air Force, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving with the 307th Bombardment Wing, in Korea. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Air Force Logistics Command

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Louis McCoy (ASN: 0-22141), 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 with Headquarters, Air Force Logistics Command, from 1967 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McCoy and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.