John K. Gerhart Military person

John Koehler Gerhart (November 27, 1907 – January 9, 1981) was a United States Air Force four-star general, and served as commander, North American Air Defense Command under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson.

Personal facts

John K. Gerhart
Birth dateNovember 27, 1907
Birth place
Saginaw Michigan
Date of deathJanuary 09, 1981

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
award
Bronze Star Medal
Legion of Merit
Silver Star
Air Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
military operations
World War II
military branch
United States Air Force
military command
Twelfth Air Force
North American Air Defense Command
service start1929
service end1965

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External resources

  1. http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/Biographies/Display/tabid/225/Article/107026