Jack E. Hardison was born on 28 June 1921.  During his Air Force career he served in World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War.

Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross w/1 oakleaf cluster
Air Medal w/2 bronze and 3 silver oakleaf clusters
Combat Readiness Medal
Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon w/4 bronze oakleaf clusters
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/2 bronze oakleaf clusters
Presidential Unit Citation w/2 bronze oakleaf clusters
American Campaingn Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/3 bronze stars
National Defense Service Medal w/1 bronze star
Vietnam Service Medal w/4 bronze stars
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (Ribbon Seat)(foriegn govt medal)
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon 

Jack was the son of William Sowell Hardison and Mabel Irene McKeag.

HARDISON, JACK E
 LT COL   US AIR FORCE
 WORLD WAR II, KOREA, VIETNAM
 DATE OF BIRTH: 06/28/1921
 DATE OF DEATH: 11/02/1998 
 BURIED AT: SECTION 59  SITE 311
 ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY