Hester, John K. (John Kenton), 1916-1965
John Kenton Hester (1916-1965) was born in Plains, Montana. He received his commission as 2nd lieutenant in the Air Corps of the U.S. Army in 1939, and advanced to the rank of major general in 1960. Among his various commands were Chief of Staff of the 2nd Air Force at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana from 1957 to 1959 and Deputy Director at Operations Headquarters of the Air Force in Washington from 1959 to 1962.
From the description of Hester, John K. (John Kenton), 1916-1965 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10612937
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| referencedIn | Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. AF HOSTS SOUTH AMERICAN CHIEFS OF STAFF | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. GENERAL EMMETT O'DONNELL RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL | National Archives at College Park |
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Birth 1916-11-16
Death 1965-04-08
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