William H. Ginn Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Lieutenant General William Ginn | |
| Born | September 21, 1928 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | June 1, 2010 (aged 81) Alexandria, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1947–1981 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | United States Forces Japan Fifth Air Force United States Logistics Group Air Command and Staff College Squadron Officer School |
| Battles / wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (2) |
William Henry Ginn Jr. (September 21, 1928 – June 1, 2010) was a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force.[1]
Ginn's last post was as Commander of United States Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force with headquarters at Yokota Air Base in Japan.[2][3] He previously served as an assistant chief of staff for operations, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Belgium, and assistant deputy chief of staff for plans in Tactical Air Command at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia.[2][4]
Having served with distinction as an Air Commando in Special Operations, Ginn was inducted into the Air Commando Hall of Fame in 2002.[5][6]
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