(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel John Jay Gorman (ASN: 0-25615), 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 the Strategic Air Command from 1965 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Gorman and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
1962 – 1965
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel John Jay Gorman (ASN: 0-25615), 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 the EIGHTH Air Force from 1962 to 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Gorman and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
Commander in Chief PacificAction Date:
1970 – 1972
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John Jay Gorman (ASN: 0-25615), 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, culminating as J-2, Intelligence and Knowledge Development, Commander-in-Chief Pacific Air Forces, from 1970 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gorman 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Captain (Air Corps)Regiment:
483d Bombardment GroupAction Date:
World War II
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) John Jay Gorman (ASN: 0-25615), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 483d Bombardment Group 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.