John K. Cannon
John Kenneth Cannon | |
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General John Kenneth Cannon | |
| Born | March 9, 1892 Salt Lake City, Utah, US |
| Died | January 12, 1955 (aged 62) Arcadia, California, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1917–1954 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Tactical Air Command Air Training Command Twelfth Air Force Mediterranean Allied Tactical Air Force Northwest African Training Command 94th Pursuit Squadron |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (4) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Air Medal |
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.