John McConnell graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1932. From 1964 to 1965 he served as the 8th Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and from 1965 to 1969 he was the 6th Chief of Staff of the Air Force. He retired in 1969 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
John
Paul
McConnell
February 7, 1908
–
November 21, 1986
Born:
Boonville
,
Arkansas
Home:
,
Arkansas
Buried:
Colorado Springs
,
Colorado
Cemetery:
U.S. Air Force Academy Cemetery
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
GeneralDivision:
U.S. Air ForceAction Date:
February 1, 1967 – February 1969
United States Military Academy Register of GraduatesThe President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to General John Paul McConnell (ASN: 0-18728), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility. General McConnell distinguished himself as Chief of Staff, United States Air Force, from 1 February 1967 to 31 July 1969. In the highest military office of the Air Force, which position he assumed initially in February 1965, and as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General McConnell consistently manifested an untiring devotion to duty, combining outstanding professional knowledge with leadership and integrity of the highest calibre. Throughout a period of continuing threats to the security and vital interests of the United States and the Free World, General McConnell’s extensive knowledge, managerial skill, and diplomacy greatly enhanced the capability of the Air Force and Department of Defense to meet expanding world-wide military commitments. His personal concern for the welfare of Air Force men and women led to significant improvements in pay, housing, promotion, and medical care for Air Force Personnel. During a period of major advancements in the technological development of the Air Force, his foresight and leadership added materially to the preservation of aerospace power as a potent factor in the attainment of world peace. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McConnell culminate a long and distinguished career of more than 37 years of service to his country, and reflect the highest credit upon himself, the Armed Forces of the United States, and the United States of America.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
3d Tactical Air ForceAction Date:
1944 – 1945
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John Paul McConnell (ASN: 0-18728), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commander, 3d Tactical Air Force, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McConnell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Legion of Merit
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John Paul McConnell (ASN: 0-18728), United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McConnell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John Paul McConnell (ASN: 0-18728), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
Air Command Southeast AsiaAction Date:
1943 – 1944
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John Paul McConnell (ASN: 0-18728), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Senior Air Staff Officer, Air Command Southeast Asia, in India from 1943 to 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McConnell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
GeneralAction Date:
July 18, 1947 – July 20, 1950
Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 14 (March 12, 1951)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to General John Paul McConnell (ASN: 0-18728), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 18 July 1947 to 20 July 1950. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McConnell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
July – November, 1945
War Department, General Orders No. 66 (July 23, 1947)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General John Paul McConnell (ASN: 0-18728), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Deputy Commander of the Third Tactical Air Force in China from July 1945 to November 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McConnell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces. [This award supersedes the award of the Legion of Merit (second Oak-Leaf Cluster) to Brigadier General McConnell for service from 2 June to 14 October 1945, as published in General Orders 194, United States Forces, China Theater, 25 October 1945.]