Eugene F. Tighe

Eugene F. Tighe
Official portrait of Eugene F. Tighe, Jr.
BornJune 19, 1921
New Raymer, Colorado
DiedJanuary 29, 1994(1994-01-29) (aged 72)
San Diego, California
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1942–1981
RankLieutenant General
CommandsDirector, Defense Intelligence Agency
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (4)
Bronze Star Medal

Lieutenant General Eugene Francis Tighe, Jr. (June 19, 1921  January 29, 1994) was director of the United States Defense Intelligence Agency (September 1977  August 1981).