Lt. Col. John C. Meyer
Born: ??
Y-29 Victories: 2
WWII Victories: 24
Final WWII Rank: Lt. Col
Post WWII Service: ??
Decorations: Distinguished Service Cross with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters.
Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster.
Purple Heart.
Croix De Guerre.
Distinguished Unit Citation (487th Fighter Squadron).
January
1, 1945 Combat Log:
Immediately
upon getting my wheels up I spotted 15 plus 190s headed toward the field from
the east. I attacked one getting a two second burst at 300 yards, 30
degree deflection, getting good hits on the fuselage and wing roots. The
E/A half-rolled, crashing into the ground. I then selected another 190
chasing it to the vicinity of northwest of Liege. On my first attack I
got good hits at 10 degrees 250 yards. The E/A half-rolled and recovered
just on top of the trees. I attacked but periodically had to break off
because of intense friendly ground fire. At least on three occasions, I
got goods hits on the 190, and on the last attack the E/A started smoking
profusely and then crashed into the ground. Out of ammunition, I
returned to the field, but could not land as the field was under attack.
I proceeded west and was bounced twice by 109's and was able to evade by
diving and speed....
Lt.
Col. John C. Meyer