Paul J. Fontana

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Paul John Fontana
Born	November 27, 1911 Lucca, Italy
Died	February 26, 1997(1997-02-26) (aged 85) New Bern, North Carolina, US
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1936–1973
Rank	Major general
Commands	2nd Marine Aircraft Wing 1st Marine Aircraft Wing
Battles/wars	World War II Guadalcanal campaign Battle of Okinawa Korean War Battle of Chosin Reservoir Vietnam War
Awards	Navy Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross

Paul John Fontana (November 27, 1911 – February 26, 1997) was a highly decorated United States Marine with the rank of major general. He was a flying ace with five aerial victories and a recipient of the Navy Cross during World War II.