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