John K. Gerhart
John K. Gerhart | |
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General John K. Gerhart | |
| Born | November 27, 1907 |
| Died | January 9, 1981 (aged 73) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army United States Air Force |
| Service years | 1929–1947 (Army) 1947–1965 (Air Force) |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | North American Air Defense Command Twelfth Air Force |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (3) Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Air Medal (3) |
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.