John J. Pesch

John J. Pesch

Major General John J. Pesch
Born (1921-07-20)July 20, 1921
Maspeth, Queens, New York[1]
Died January 10, 2010(2010-01-10) (aged 88)
Sterling, Virginia
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch  United States Air Force
Rank Major General
Commands held Director, Air National Guard

John Joseph Pesch (July 20, 1921 – January 10, 2010) was the national director of the Air National Guard from April 20, 1974 to January 31, 1977.[2] The General served in the Second World War, and was a young pilot (Captain) on March 23, 1944, when German fighters shot out two engines on the left side of his B-17 during a bombing raid. Eight members of the crew bailed out, leaving Pesch and his co-pilot alone with the aircraft.

Major General John J. Pesch Flight Safety Trophy

The General is remembered each time his "Flight Safety Trophy" is awarded to an organization.

Major awards and decorations

Notes and references

  1. "JOHN J. PESCH". Bangor Daily News. 13 Jan 2010. Retrieved 31 Dec 2011.
  2. "Active Major Command and ANG Leaders" (PDF), Air Force Magazine (Air Force Association), May 2011, p. 106, retrieved 20 December 2011
  3. "Safety is a top priority" (PDF). Retrieved 23 Dec 2011.
  4. "Safety Testimonials". Retrieved 23 Dec 2011.
  5. "Hooligans Honored for Flight Safety". Retrieved 23 Dec 2011.

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Military offices
Preceded by
Maj. Gen. I. G. Brown
Director of the United States Air National Guard
April 1974 – January 1977
Succeeded by
Maj. Gen. John T. Guice


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