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After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, John Kline transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1972 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John William Kline (AFSN: 5084A), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third 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 Kline and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1971

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John William Kline (AFSN: 5084A), 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 as Vice Commander of the SECOND Air Force, with headquarters at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, from 1969 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Kline culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    June 19, 1961 – February 15, 1963

    Department of the Air Force, Special Order G-64 (May 31, 1963)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel John William Kline (AFSN: 5084A), United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander of the 2d Bombardment Wing at Hunter Air Force Base, Georgia, from 19 June 1961 to 15 February 1963. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Kline and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John William Kline (AFSN: 5084A), United States Air Force, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Kline and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.