John Hutchison graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1934. 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
Monroe
Hutchison
1912
–
October 2, 2000
Born:
Rhome
,
North Dakota
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:
1942 – 1945
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) John Monroe Hutchison, 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 Commanding Officer, San Marcos Field, from 1942 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hutchison and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.