John K. Cannon

General John Kenneth Cannon (March 9, 1892 – January 12, 1955) 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.

For other people named John Cannon, see John Cannon (disambiguation).
John Kenneth Cannon
General John Kenneth Cannon
Born(1892-03-02)March 2, 1892
Salt Lake City, Utah, US
DiedJanuary 12, 1955(1955-01-12) (aged 62)
Arcadia, California, US
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Air Force
Years of service1917–1954
Rank General
Commands heldTactical Air Command
Air Training Command
Twelfth Air Force
Mediterranean Allied Tactical Air Force
Northwest African Training Command
94th Pursuit Squadron
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal (4)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Air Medal
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