Hugh J. Knerr

Hugh Johnston Knerr
Birth nameHugh Johnston Knerr
Born(1887-05-30)May 30, 1887
Fairfield, Iowa
DiedOctober 26, 1971(1971-10-26) (aged 84)
Buried
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Navy  United States Air Force
Years of service1908–1911 (Navy)
1911–1939 (Air Force)
1942–1949 (Air Force)
RankMajor general
Battles / warsWorld War I World War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal

Hugh Johnston Knerr (May 30, 1887 – October 26, 1971) was a major general in the United States Air Force.