John W. Vogt Jr.

General John William Vogt Jr. (March 18, 1920 – April 16, 2010) was a flying ace of the United States Army Air Forces in World War II who later achieved the rank of general in the United States Air Force during the Cold War period. He was commander Allied Air Forces Central Europe and commander in chief United States Air Forces in Europe at Ramstein Air Base, Germany in the 1970s.

For the American politician, see John W. Vogt (politician).
John W. Vogt
Born(1920-03-18)March 18, 1920
Elizabeth, New Jersey
DiedApril 16, 2010(2010-04-16) (aged 90)
Melbourne, Florida
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
Years of service1941–1975
RankGeneral
Commands heldAllied Air Forces Central Europe
United States Air Forces in Europe
Pacific Air Forces
360th Fighter Squadron
Battles/warsWorld War II
Vietnam War
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal (4)
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross (5)
Bronze Star Medal
Air Medal (4)
Purple Heart
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