John P. Flynn | |
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 Lieutenant General John P. Flynn | |
| Born | 17 July 1922 Cleveland, Ohio |
| Died | 5 March 1997 (aged 74) San Antonio, Texas |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | Ohio Army National Guard United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1938–1940 1942–1978 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Commands | Inspector General of the Air Force Air Force Military Training Center Air Command and Staff College |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Air Force Cross Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross (7) Bronze Star Medal with "V" Purple Heart (2) Air Medal (15) |
Lieutenant General John Peter Flynn (17 July 1922 – 5 March 1997) was a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force (USAF) who served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was the senior American prisoner of war in North Vietnam from October 1967 to March 1973. Following his release from captivity he continued his USAF career, finally serving as the 21st Inspector General of the Air Force.