John J. Pesch
John J. Pesch | |
|---|---|
 Major General John J. Pesch | |
| Born | 20 July 1921 Maspeth, Queens, New York[1] |
| Died | 10 January 2010 (aged 88) Sterling, Virginia[2] |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | Air National Guard 132nd Fighter-Interceptor Squadron |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (2) |
John Joseph Pesch (20 July 1921 – 10 January 2010) was a senior officer in the United States Air Force who served as director of the Air National Guard from 20 April 1974 to 31 January 1977.[3] He served in World War II, and was a young pilot on 23 March 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, J. C. Amley, to successfully land the aircraft.
Major General John J. Pesch Flight Safety Trophy[edit]
Pesch is remembered each time his "Flight Safety Trophy" is awarded to an organization.
- 157th Air Refueling Wing[4]
- 135th Airlift Group[5]
- 119th Wing[6] (Awarded Trophy in 2003, 2002, and 2000)
Major awards and decorations[edit]
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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[edit]
- ^ "JOHN J. PESCH". Bangor Daily News. 13 January 2010. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
- ^ Former ANG director passes away at 88 > National Guard > Article View retrieved 2018-05-07.
- ^ "Active Major Command and ANG Leaders", Air Force Magazine, Air Force Association, p. 106, May 2011, archived from the original (PDF) on 8 January 2013, retrieved 20 December 2011
- ^ "Safety is a top priority" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 June 2012. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
- ^ "Safety Testimonials". Retrieved 23 December 2011.
- ^ "Hooligans Honored for Flight Safety". Archived from the original on 24 December 2011. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
External links[edit]
- 42-38157 Four Freedoms – Mission #21 Target: Brunswick 23 March 1944
- Air National Guard Instruction 36-2802
- Maine Obituaries
- Former ANG director passes away at 88
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