The sports and fitness center at Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo, TX, was named in his honor in 1966. Mathis Municipal Airport in San Angelo was named in honor of both Mathis brothers in 1988. (His brother Mark was also KIA 2 months later.)

His Medal of Honor citation:
Awarded posthumously for actions during World War II
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Jack Warren Mathis, United States Army Air Forces, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy over Vegesack, Germany, on 18 March 1943, while serving with the 359th Bombardment Squadron, 303d Bombardment Group (H), Eighth Air Force. First Lieutenant Mathis, as leading bombardier of his squadron, flying through intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire, was just starting his bomb run, upon which the entire squadron depended for accurate bombing, when he was hit by the enemy anti-aircraft fire. His right arm was shattered above the elbow, a large wound was torn in his side and abdomen, and he was knocked from his bomb sight to the rear of the bombardier's compartment. Realizing that the success of the mission depended upon him, First Lieutenant Mathis, by sheer determination and willpower, though mortally wounded, dragged himself back to his sights, released his bombs, then died at his post of duty. As the result of this action the airplanes of his bombardment squadron placed their bombs directly upon the assigned target for a perfect attack against the enemy. First Lieutenant Mathis' undaunted bravery has been a great inspiration to the officers and men of his unit.

General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 38, July 12, 1943

Action Date: 18-Mar-43

Service: Army Air Forces

Rank: First Lieutenant

Company: 359th Bombardment Squadron

Regiment: 303d Bombardment Group (H)

Division: 8th Air Force

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Mathis, Jack Warren, 1st Lt