Born: July 24, 1919
Brigadier General, United States Air Force Service# 0-25684 Graduated United States Military Academy Class of 1943 396TH FIGHTER SQUADRON, 368TH FIGHTER GROUP,
NINTH ARMY AIR FORCE, 1943–46 DEPUTY COMMANDER: 368TH FIGHTER GROUP, GERMANY OCCUPATION DUTY, 1945–46 Date of Enlistment: July 1, 1939
Home or Place of Enlistment: Lewiston, Idaho Served US Army Air Forces/US Air Force 1943–1972 Died: February 8, 2015 Buried: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia |
CITATION:
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel John Willard Baer (ASN: 0-25684), 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, Pacific Air Force, from 1957 to 1958. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Baer and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. FIRST DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS CITATIONAWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING World War II
Service: Army Air Forces; 396th Fighter Squadron, 9th Air Force GENERAL ORDERS: United States Military Academy Register of Graduates CITATION:
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) John Willard Baer (ASN: 0-25684), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot of the 396th Fighter Squadron 368th Fighter Group, NINTH Air Force, 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. SECOND DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS CITATIONAWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING World War II
Service: Army Air Forces; 396th Fighter Squadron, 9th Air Force GENERAL ORDERS: United States Military Academy Register of Graduates CITATION:
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) John Willard Baer (ASN: 0-25684), United States Army Air Forces, 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 a Pilot of the 396th Fighter Squadron 368th Fighter Group, NINTH Air Force, 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. THIRD DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS CITATIONAWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING World War II
Service: Army Air Forces; 396th Fighter Squadron, 9th Air Force GENERAL ORDERS: United States Military Academy Register of Graduates CITATION:
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) John Willard Baer (ASN: 0-25684), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot of the 396th Fighter Squadron 368th Fighter Group, NINTH Air Force, 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. |