John K. Cannon
United States Air Force general (1892–1955) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named John Cannon, see John Cannon (disambiguation).
General John Kenneth Cannon (March 9, 1892 – January 12, 1955)[1] was a World War II Mediterranean combat commander and former chief of United States Air Forces in Europe for whom Cannon Air Force Base, Clovis, New Mexico, is named.
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John Kenneth Cannon | |
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Born | (1892-03-02)March 2, 1892 Salt Lake City, Utah, US |
Died | January 12, 1955(1955-01-12) (aged 62) Arcadia, California, US |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1917–1954 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Tactical Air Command Air Training Command Twelfth Air Force Mediterranean Allied Tactical Air Force Northwest African Training Command 94th Pursuit Squadron |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (4) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Air Medal |
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