John Pomeroy Condon (1911 - 1996)

Born 20 Dec 1911 in Hancock, Houghton, Michigan, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Jane (Anson) Condon — married 30 Apr 1937 in Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, United States

Descendants

Died 26 Dec 1996 at age 85 in Alexandria, Alexandria City, Virginia, USA

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Biography

Maj. Gen. John Condon served in the United States Marine Corps in World War II
Service started: 1937
Unit(s): 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, United States Marine Corps, World War II
Service ended: 1945

Maj. Gen. John Condon served in the United States Marine Corps in the Korean War
Service started: 1952
Unit(s):
Service ended: 1953

Maj. Gen. John Condon served in the United States Marine Corps in the Vietnam War
Service started: 1958
Unit(s): Deputy Director for Operations
Service ended: 1962

John Pomeroy Condon (MCSN: 0-4986) lived from 1911-1996. He became a Brigadier General and earned several awards during his long career in the United States Marine Corps (each award presented by the President of the United States at the time of presentation):

-- LEGION OF MERIT - Awarded to Major John P. Condon, (MCSN: 0-4986), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious conduct and services to the United States Government from January to July of 1943.

-- GOLD STAR AWARDED IN LIEU OF ANOTHER LEGION OF MERIT AWARD - Presented to Lieutenant Colonel Condon (MCSN: 0-4986) for meritorious services from September 1 to December 10, 1943 as Commanding Officer of the Fighter Command, Air North Solomon Islands, in the Cape Torokina Area, Bougainville, Solomon Islands, from September 1 to December 10,1943. After leading his unit ashore, Lieutenant Colonel Condon immediately directed installation of his command despite heavily concentrated enemy gunfire. His initiative, tireless devotion and courage inspired his men, upholding the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service.

-- THE LEGION OF MERIT - A SECOND GOLD STAR awarded Colonel Condon (MCSN: 0-4986), United States Marine Corps, for meritorious service in the conduct of his duties for the United States Government from May 24, 1952 to January 7, 1953.

-- DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS - Presented to Brigadier General John P. Condon (MCSN: 0-4986), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from April 15,1958 to April 1, 1961 as Deputy Director for Operations, J-3 Division, Headquarters, United States European Command. Brigadier General Condon provided guidance and inspiration to his subordinates and displayed exceptional ability in analyzing and resolving difficult and involved problems in the field of unified command operations. His expert knowledge, competence, and dynamic aggressiveness were significant factors in the success of numerous exercises in which the United States European Command participated. Brigadier General Condon's recommendations involving international politico- military affairs and command relationships provided a positive basis for progress, and he contributed immeasurably to the operational readiness of the United States' European Command, reflecting great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

-- DISTINGISHED FLYING CROSS - The short description of this award in the Military Times Hall of Valor bears a note that it is only a SYNOPSIS: This award was given to John P. Condon (MCSN: 0-4986), United States Marine Corps, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in action against the enemy forces during the Korean War.

--CONTRIBUTIONS:

• U.S. Marine Corps Aviation by Major Gen. John P Condon, Edited by JohnM.Eliott

• “Corsairs to Patchers:U.S. Marine Aviation in Korea: Marines in the Korean War Commemorative Series”, by Gen. John P Condon Ret. (Author), Peter B Mersky (Contributor)

Sources

http://www.cityofhancock.com/historical-pictorial-view.php?target=152

https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/49327

https://www.librarything.com/author/condonjohnp

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72263629/john-pomeroy-condon

U.S. Marines in the Korean War, by Charles Richard Smith

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72263629/john-pomeroy-condon

United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, 1980-2014," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK5D-QBSL : accessed 11 February 2019), John P Condon, Florida, United States, 28 Dec 1996; from "Recent Newspaper Obituaries (1977 - Today)," database, GenealogyBank.com (http://www.genealogybank.com : 2014); citing Tampa Tribune, The, born-digital text.

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John Pomeroy Condon to Jane Anson 30 Apr 1937 Pensacola, Escambia County, Forida, USA Witnesses:Philip Torrey and Roberta Anson Florida Marriages, 1830-1993 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRZH-CGK https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:9392-MV83-G?i=2481&cc=1803936

John P Condon (1912 Michigan)1st Leutenant, US Marine Corps United States Census, 1940 Dumfries Magisterial District, Prince William, Virginia https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRBB-J85 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9MR-Q8W?i=115&cc=2000219

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