John Gerard Alvarez
| Era | Global War on Terrorism |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service Bronze Star |
| Wall | G |
| Wall Side | 1 |
| Row | 4 |
| Plaque Number | 37 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Defense Meritorious Service, Meritorious Service w/7 OLC, Commendation w/3 OLC, Achievement w/OLC, National Defense Service w/2 Stars, Global War on Terrorism Service, Army Service, Overseas Service (5), Iraq Campaign (2), Meritorious Unit Commendation (2) and Superior Unit
Colonel Alvarez flew 985 aeromedical evacuation missions in the United States (including Alaska & Hawaii), Canada, Europe, Mexico, Central America, and the Middle and Far East. He commanded Army hospitals in Iraq and Italy. He led military research programs that developed vaccines and medical evacuation equipment. He led the Army's countermeasure program against injuries from improvised explosive devices.
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