John Dillon

John J Dillon served his country in World War II with the 449th Bombardment Group 716th Squadron.

Information on John Dillon 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 Dillon. 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 Dillon's military record please contact us.

11/20/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

2LT
GO: 4589
FAYETTEVILLE NY

01/14/1945
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

2LT
GO: 226
Fayetteville NY

03/08/1945
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

1LT
GO: 1273
Fayetteville NY

04/24/1945
DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

CAPT
GO: 2714
Fayetteville NY


The information on this page about John Dillon 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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