Background
McConnell, John Paul was born on February 7, 1908 in Booneville, Arkansas, United States. Son of Samuel Paul and Dessau (Dorsey) McConnell.
McConnell, John Paul was born on February 7, 1908 in Booneville, Arkansas, United States. Son of Samuel Paul and Dessau (Dorsey) McConnell.
Bachelor of Science magna cum laude, Henderson State College, 1927; Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1932.
Commissioned Second lieutenant A.C. United States Army, 1932, advanced through grades to major general, 1950. Served 20th Pursuit Squadron, 1933-1937. With 5th Bombardment Group Hawaii, 1937-1939.
Assigned to A.C. Tactical School, 1939-1940. To Southeast A.C. Training Center, 1940-1941. Assistant executive to Chief A.C., 1941-1942.
Chief of staff Technology Training Command United States Army, 1942-1943. Deputy Commander 3d Tactical Air Force Unit and deputy chief of staff Air Command Southeast Asia, 1943-1944. Senior air staff officer, 1944-1945.
Chief of staff China Theater, 1945-1946. Director Air Division Army Advisory Group Nanking, Republic of China, 1946-1947. Chief components group headquarters United States Air Force, Washington, 1947-1950.
Air commander in London, 1950-1953. Director Plans Headquarters Strategic Air Command Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, 1953-1957. Commander 2d Air Force, 1957-1961.
Vice-commander-in-chief Strategic Air Command, Offutt Air Force Base, 1961-1986.
Member Pi Kappa Delta (degree of special distinction).
Married Regine Yvonne Chauchoin, September 1940 (divorced May 1946). Married Sally Dean, 1946. Children: Bruce William, Dorsey Winter.