Edward L. Tixier

Edward Lewis Tixier (July 7, 1929 – June 3, 1999) was a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force who served as commander of United States Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force from 1984 until his retirement in 1988. He also served as deputy assistant secretary of defense for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs from 1983 to 1984.[1] Born in Clayton, New Mexico, Tixier attended the United States Military Academy and University of New Mexico was commissioned through ROTC in 1953.[2] He died from a blood disorder in 1999.[3]

Edward L. Tixier
Born(1929-07-07)July 7, 1929
Clayton, New Mexico
DiedJune 3, 1999(1999-06-03) (aged 69)
Dripping Springs, Texas
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1953–1988
RankLieutenant general
Commands heldUnited States Forces Japan
Fifth Air Force
20th Air Division
21st Composite Wing
Battles/warsVietnam War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Distinguished Flying Cross (2)

References
  2. "Developments in Lebanon and the Middle East, January 1984: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, Ninety-eighth Congress, Second Session, January 26, 1984". 1984.
  3. "Assembly". 1999.
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