Van Hixson

Van Hixson (27 November 1920 – 19 February 1989) was a retired United States Army major general. A veteran Army aviator, he flew B-17 bombers during World War II and later served as The Adjutant General of the Utah National Guard from November 1980 to September 1982.

Military career Hixson was called to active duty in the United States Army Air Forces on 3 March 1941, and was commissioned as a second lieutenant on 8 May 1943 when he completed flight school. After receiving B-17 training, Hixson was then imprisoned at Stalag Luft I for the remainder of the war in Europe. On 19 May 1950, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for saving the crew of his damaged aircraft. Hixson also received the Silver Star and four Air Medals for his World War II service.

Hixson died in 1989 and was interred at the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park in Millcreek, Utah.