Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

1944

General Orders Nr. 98, Headquarters XII TAC (1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

1944

Second Air Medal received in the form of a bronze oak leaf cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first Air Medal.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

315th Fighter Squadron, 324th Fighter Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Awarded on:

October 30th, 1944

Citation:
"For meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight as pilot of a P-47 type aircraft. On 15 August 1944, Lt. Andrews, displaying outstanding courage and flying ability, led a flight of four P-47's in a dive bombing attack on enemy gun positions near San Raphael, France. Despite intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire, all bombs were accurately placed in the target area, effectively silencing the gun positions. The outstanding leadership, skill and determination displayed byLieutenant Andrews on this mission reflects great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

At the time of the awarding, John Andrews was missing in action.
Third Air Medal awarded in the form of a second bronze oak leaf cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first Air Medal.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

315th Fighter Squadron, 324th Fighter Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Awarded on:

October 30th, 1944

Citation:
"For meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight as pilot of a P-47 type aircraft. On 8 September 1944, Lt. Andrews displaying outstanding courage and flying ablity, led a flight of four P-47's in a series of attacks on enemy locomotives near Belfort, France. Dispite intens and accurate anti-aircraft fire, four locomotives were destroyed and much rolling stock damaged. The outstanding leadership, accuracy and determination displayed by Lt. Andrews on this mission reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States."

At the time of the awarding, John Andrews was missing in action.
Fourth Air Medal awarded in the form of a third bronze oak leaf cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first Air Medal.