John W. Roberts

John Wendell Roberts (January 1, 1921 – January 8, 1999) was a United States Air Force general and commander of the Air Training Command with headquarters at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. He had a bachelor of science degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato and a master's degree from The George Washington University. He was also a graduate of the Air Command and Staff College and the National War College.

Biography Early life A native of Mankato, Minnesota, he received his commission and pilot wings through the aviation cadet program in February 1944. His first assignment was as an instructor pilot at Luke Field, Arizona. He was promoted to the rank of general on March 29, 1977, with the same date of rank.

He retired two years and two days later on March 31, 1977.

Awards Awards earned during his career: Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with an oak leaf cluster Silver Star Legion of Merit with an oak leaf cluster Distinguished Flying Cross with an oak leaf cluster Air Medal with seven oak leaf clusters Order of the Sword