Joseph R. Holzapple

Joseph Randall Holzapple (September 7, 1914 November 14, 1973) was a United States Air Force four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, U.S. Air Forces in Europe (CINCUSAFE) from 1969 to 1971.

Joseph R. Holzapple
General Joseph R. Holzapple
Born(1914-09-07)September 7, 1914
Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
DiedNovember 14, 1973(1973-11-14) (aged 59)
Arlington, Virginia, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service19411971
RankGeneral
Commands heldU.S. Air Forces in Europe
47th Bombardment Wing
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsSilver Star
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross (United States) (2)
Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)
Air Medal (19)
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