John Kenneth Cannon | |
|---|---|
 General John Kenneth Cannon | |
| Born | March 9, 1892[1] Salt Lake City, Utah, US[1] |
| Died | January 12, 1955 (aged 62) Arcadia, California, US |
| Buried | |
| 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 |
General John Kenneth Cannon (March 9, 1892 – January 12, 1955)[2] 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.
- ^ a b "Biography of John K. Cannon" (PDF). Air Force Historical Research Agency. October 31, 1951. pp. 2–3.
- ^ Snyder, Thomas; Shaw, Shelia (January 28, 1992). "Profiles In Leadership 1942-1992". Air Force Historical Research Agency. p. 52. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
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