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John
Douglas
Reid

Born:

, 

Iowa

John Reid graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1942. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    344th Bombardment Squadron

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) John Douglas Reid (ASN: 0-24773), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 344th Bombardment Squadron, in Korea, in 1953.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    20th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron

    Division:

    China-Burma-India Theater

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) John Douglas Reid (ASN: 0-24773), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 20th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, in the China-Burma-India Theater during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, 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.