Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

763rd Bombardment Squadron, 460th Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Awarded on:

November 31st, 1945

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

763rd Bombardment Squadron, 460th Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Awarded on:

March 30th, 1945

Second AM received as Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

763rd Bombardment Squadron, 460th Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Awarded on:

May 17th, 1945

"The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant (Air Corps) John W. McNevin, United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight against the enemy in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations during World War II. Throughout many combat missions against highly important and strategic enemy installations, First Lieutenant McNevin demonstrated the highest order of professional skill, heroism, leadership and devotion to duty. Despite heavy opposition encountered on these long and hazardous missions, together with severe and adverse weather conditions, his outstanding leadership, personal example, and tactical skill have contributed materially to the defeat of the armed forces of the enemy. First Lieutenant McNevin's conspicuous and extraordinary achievements throughout these many missions against the enemy have been of inestimable value to the success of combat operations and have reflected great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States of America."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)