John P. McConnell (general)

General John Paul McConnell (February 7, 1908 – November 21, 1986) was the sixth Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force. As chief of staff, McConnell served in a dual capacity. He was a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff which, as a body, acts as the principal military adviser to the President of the United States, the National Security Council, and the Secretary of Defense. In his other capacity, he was responsible to the Secretary of the Air Force for managing the vast human and materiel resources of the world's most powerful aerospace force.

John P. McConnell
General John Paul McConnell
Born(1908-02-07)February 7, 1908
Booneville, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedNovember 21, 1986(1986-11-21) (aged 78)
Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
Buried
United States Air Force Academy Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army Air Corps

United States Army Air Forces
 United States Air Force
Years of service1928–1969
Rank General
Commands heldChief of Staff of the United States Air Force
Second Air Force
Third Air Force
7th Air Division
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Army Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (4)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal
Air Medal
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