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General Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr.

In 1975, he became the first African American Four-Star General of the United States Air Force. He was a Fighter Pilot who served in the military from 1943 to 1978. 

Born February 11th, 1920 in Pensacola, FL
Died February 25th, 1978 in Colorado Springs, CO
Buried in Arlington National Cemetery

Education:

Graduate of Tuskegee Institute with a degree in Physical Education

 He attended the famous Tuskegee Institute and instructed African American pilots during World War II. He flew combat missions during the Korean War and Vietnam War, and received the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, two Air Force Distinguished Service Medals, two Legion of Merits, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Meritorious Service Medal and fourteen (14) Air Medals. 

Early life and education

Daniel James Jr. was born on February 11, 1920, to Daniel and Lillie Anna (Brown) James. Daniel James Sr. worked for the Pensacola city gas company, while his mother, Lillie Anna James, was a high school teacher who established a private school for her own and other black children in Pensacola, Florida.  His mother would continue to run the “Lillie A James School” until her death at the age of 82.  James graduated from Tuskegee University in 1942, receiving a Bachelor of Science in physical education.

Accomplishments

Units:

99th Pursuit Squadron

477th Bomb Group

67th Fighter Bomber Squadron

12th Fighter Bomber Squadron

44th Fighter Bomber Squadron

8th Tactical Fighter Wing

Commands Held:

437th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron

92nd Tactical Fighter Squadron

8th Tactical Fighter Wing

33rd Tactical Fighter Wing

72nd Flying Training Wing

Military Airlift Command

North American Aerospace Defense Command

Battles/Wars:

Korean War

Vietnam War

 – Operation Bolo

Awards:

Defense Distinguished Service Medal

Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2)

Legion of Merit (2)

Distinguished Flying Cross (3)

Meritorious Service Medal

Air Medal (14)