John Bethune

John L Bethune JR served his country in World War II with the 455th Bombardment Group .

Information on John Bethune is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on 1LT Bethune. These serviceman's records are not complete and should not be construed as a complete record. We are always looking for more documented material on this and other servicemen. If you can help add to John Bethune's military record please contact us.

04/15/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

1LT
GO: 214
ATLANTA GA

06/12/1944
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 980
Seattle WA

06/24/1944
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 1278

Atlanta GA

06/25/1944
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

1LT
GO: 1309

Atlanta GA

08/22/1944
AM/4OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 2766
Atlanta GA


The information on this page about John Bethune has been obtained through a possible variety of sources incluging the serviceman themselves, family, copies of military records that are in possession of the Army Air Corps Library and Museum along with data obtained from other researchers and sources including AF Archives at Air Force Historical Research Agency and the U.S. National Archives.

This information is by no means complete, we are adding information based upon documentation in our possession.

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