John J. Pesch

John Joseph Pesch (July 20, 1921 – January 10, 2010) was a senior officer in the United States Air Force who served as director of the Air National Guard from April 20, 1974 to January 31, 1977.[3] He served in World War II, and was a young pilot 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, J. C. Amley, to successfully land the aircraft.

John J. Pesch
Major General John J. Pesch
Born(1921-07-20)July 20, 1921
Maspeth, Queens, New York[1]
DiedJanuary 10, 2010(2010-01-10) (aged 88)
Sterling, Virginia[2]
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
RankMajor General
Commands heldAir National Guard
132nd Fighter-Interceptor Squadron
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross (2)

Major General John J. Pesch Flight Safety Trophy

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

Major awards and decorations

Notes
  1. "JOHN J. PESCH". Bangor Daily News. 13 Jan 2010. Retrieved 31 Dec 2011.
  2. Former ANG director passes away at 88 > National Guard > Article View retrieved 2018-05-07.
  3. "Active Major Command and ANG Leaders" (PDF), Air Force Magazine, Air Force Association, p. 106, May 2011, retrieved 20 December 2011
  4. "Safety is a top priority" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 June 2012. Retrieved 23 Dec 2011.
  5. "Safety Testimonials". Retrieved 23 Dec 2011.
  6. "Hooligans Honored for Flight Safety". Archived from the original on 2011-12-24. Retrieved 23 Dec 2011.
Military offices
Preceded by
I. G. Brown		 Director of the United States Air National Guard
1974–1977		 Succeeded by
John T. Guice
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