Arthur was born in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Arthur Joseph Bux and Beatrice Phipps. He married Anna Laura Jones in Jackson county, Missouri on 20 May 1947. Arthur and Anna had three children.
Distinguished Flying Cross
Awarded for actions during the World War II
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) Arthur J. Bux, Jr. (ASN; 0-701717), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement in aerial flight as a member of the 56th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, over enemy occupied Continental Europe during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which this officer has sought out the enemy and engaged him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions, serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
General Orders: Headquarters, 2d Bombardment Division, General Orders No. 255 (October 5, 1944)
Action Date: 23-Sep-44
Service: Army Air Forces
Rank: First Lieutenant
Regiment: 56th Fighter Group
Division: 8th Air Force
http://militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=29842
Arthur was born in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Arthur Joseph Bux and Beatrice Phipps. He married Anna Laura Jones in Jackson county, Missouri on 20 May 1947. Arthur and Anna had three children.
Distinguished Flying Cross
Awarded for actions during the World War II
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) Arthur J. Bux, Jr. (ASN; 0-701717), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement in aerial flight as a member of the 56th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, over enemy occupied Continental Europe during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which this officer has sought out the enemy and engaged him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions, serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
General Orders: Headquarters, 2d Bombardment Division, General Orders No. 255 (October 5, 1944)
Action Date: 23-Sep-44
Service: Army Air Forces
Rank: First Lieutenant
Regiment: 56th Fighter Group
Division: 8th Air Force
http://militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=29842
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