Captain (Air Corps) Jonas LeMoyne Blank (ASN: 0-25994), United States Army Air Forces, was captured by German forces after he was shot down on or about 28 August 1944, and was held as a Prisoner of War until the end of hostilities in May 1945.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Captain (Air Corps)Regiment:
483d Bombardment GroupDivision:
15th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Jonas LeMoyne Blank (ASN: 0-25994), 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, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in the Mediterranean Theater of Action 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.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
January 1973 – February 1975
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Jonas LeMoyne Blank (ASN: 0-25994), 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, culminating as Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Systems and Logistics, from January 1973 to February 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Blank culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.