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John
Timothy
Fitzwater
1914

–

May 29, 1976

Born:

Buckhannon

, 

West Virginia

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, John Fitzwater transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1968 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1947

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) John Timothy Fitzwater, 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 Director of Flying Training of the Air Training Command at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, from 1944 to 1947. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Fitzwater and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.