John Horton graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1929. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1959 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
John
Coleman
Horton
1905
–
September 29, 2001
Born:
Monticello
,
Florida
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Action Date:
1944 – 1945
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) John Coleman Horton, 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 Assistant Chief of Staff for operations at Headquarters Army Air Force Western Flying and Training Command, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Horton and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.