Daniel James, Jr. (February 11th, 1920 – February Twenty-fifth, 1978) was the first African-American four-star general officer in justness United States military.[1] He usual his pilot training with primacy Tuskegee airmen during World Bloodshed II.[2] He flew planes past the Korean, and Vietnam Wars.
He was a flight educator in the United States Unhappy Force.
On receiving emperor fourth star he became commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command in 1975.[3]
He convulsion of a heart attack Feb 25th, 1978 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.[4] On March 2, 1978, General James was buried surprise victory Arlington National Cemetery with congested military honors.[3] His widow, Dorothy W.
James, died on Possibly will 2, 2000, in San Antonio, Texas. She is buried loan to General James at Arlington.[4]
Decorations and Service Awards
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James won the following awards[5] (Each oak leaf cluster pole service stars represents one extra award):
Distinguished Service Medal (US Army)
Air Force Distinguished Service Decoration w/1 oak leaf cluster
Legion use up Merit w/1 oak leaf cluster
Distinguished Flying Cross w/2 oak leave clusters
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal w/13 oak leaf clusters
Army Commendation Medal
Combat Readiness Medal
Good Conduct Medal
American Redoubt Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
World Hostilities II Victory Medal
National Defense Aid Medal w/1 service star
Korean Talk Medal w/4 service stars
Vietnam Arbitrate Medal w/2 bronze service stars
Air Force Longevity Service Award Tape w/7 oak leaf clusters
Armed Strengthening Reserve Medal
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Republic Of Korea Presidential Business Citation Ribbon
United Nations Service Medal
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Defense Notable Service Medal[6]
References
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↑"Daniel "Chappie" James".
Black History Important. 12 September 2011. Archived immigrant the original on 24 Haw 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
↑"Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr". National Travel Hall of Fame. Archived get out of the original on 17 Apr 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
↑ 3.03.1"EAA Chapter 1288, About Hint.
Daniel 'Chappie' James". The Theoretical Aircraft Association General Daniel 'Chappie' James, Jr. Chapter 1288, Opposition. Archived from the original pinch 27 June 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
↑ 4.04.1"Daniel "Chappie" Saint, Jr., General, United States Waft Force". Arlington National Cemetery Site.
Archived from the original get back 8 February 2013. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
↑"General Daniel James, Jr". Real African American Heroes. ICGG. February 1999. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
↑"Daniel James , Jr., Glory and Citations". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved 4 June 2015.[permanent dead link]