John J. Pesch
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John J. Pesch
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Major General John J. Pesch
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Born | Maspeth, Queens, New York[1] |
July 20, 1921
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Sterling, Virginia |
Allegiance | United States of America |
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United States Air Force |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | Director, Air National Guard |
John Joseph Pesch (July 20, 1921 – January 10, 2010) was the national director of the Air National Guard from April 20, 1974 to January 31, 1977.[2] The General served in the Second World War, and was a young pilot (Captain) on March 23, 1944, when German fighters shot out two engines on the left side of his B-17 during a bombing raid. Eight members of the crew bailed out, leaving Pesch and his co-pilot alone with the aircraft.
Contents
Major General John J. Pesch Flight Safety Trophy
The General is remembered each time his "Flight Safety Trophy" is awarded to an organization.
- 157th Air Refueling Wing[3]
- 135th Airlift Group[4]
- 119th Wing[5] (Awarded Trophy in 2003, 2002, and 2000)
Major awards and decorations
- Legion of Merit
- Distinguished Flying Cross (United States) with one Oak Leaf Cluster
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters.
- Air Force Commendation Medal
- Presidential Unit Citation (United States)
- World War II Victory Medal (United States)
- Army of Occupation Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
Notes and references
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Further reading
- 42-38157 Four Freedoms - Mission #21 Target: Brunswick March 23, 1944
- Air National Guard Instruction 36-2802
- Maine Obituaries
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Preceded by
Maj. Gen. I. G. Brown
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Director of the United States Air National Guard April 1974 – January 1977 |
Succeeded by Maj. Gen. John T. Guice |
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