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First Name: John

Last Name: Tyson

Birthplace: Timpson, TX, USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Air Force (1947 - present)



Home of Record: Timpson, TX
Middle Name: H.



Date of Birth: 28 August 1919

Date of Death: 08 January 2003

Rank: Lieutenant Colonel

Years Served:
John Henry Tyson

   
Engagements:
•  World War II (1941 - 1945)

Biography:

John Henry Tyson

Lieutenant Colonel, U. S. Air Force

Silver Star

Awarded the Silver Star Medal for his gallantry in action during WWII as reported in the newspaper Amarillo Daily News Sat 14 November 1942 and in his hometown newspaper.

Air Medal - WWII



Origin of Nickname/Handle:

Texas Exceptional Gallantry

Honoree ID: 318331   Created by: drjones46

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