John McPherson was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1940 upon graduation from the University of Arizona. 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 1973 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
John
Barkley
McPherson
1917
–
June 23, 1997
Born:
Virginia
,
Minnesota
Home:
Bisbee
,
Arizona
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General John Barkley McPherson, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McPherson 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General John Barkley McPherson, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McPherson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.