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John W. Vogt | |
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| Born | March 18, 1920 Elizabeth, New Jersey |
| Died | April 16, 2010 (aged 90) Melbourne, Florida |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1941–1975 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Allied Air Forces Central Europe United States Air Forces in Europe Pacific Air Forces 360th Fighter Squadron |
| Battles / wars | World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (4) Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (5) Bronze Star Medal Air Medal (4) Purple Heart |
General John William Vogt Jr. (March 18, 1920 – April 16, 2010) was a flying ace of the United States Army Air Forces in World War II who later achieved the rank of general in the United States Air Force during the Cold War period. He was commander Allied Air Forces Central Europe and commander in chief United States Air Forces in Europe at Ramstein Air Base, Germany in the 1970s.[1]
- ^ Snyder, Thomas; Shaw, Shelia (January 28, 1992). "Profiles In Leadership 1942-1992". Air Force Historical Research Agency. pp. 176–182. Retrieved October 18, 2021.