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Daniel James Jr.
Fighter pilot
Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. was a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force who, in 1975, became the first African American to reach the rank of four-star general in the United States Armed Forces. Wikipedia
Born: February 11, 1920, Pensacola, FL
Died: February 25, 1978 (age 58 years), Colorado Springs, CO
Children: Daniel James III
Education: Tuskegee University, Virginia State University, Air Command and Staff College (ACSC), and more
Spouse: Dorothy Watkins James (m. ?–1978)
Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
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General Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. · Became a member of the Tuskegee Airmen in July 1943 · During the Korean Conflict flew 101 combat missions in the P-51 and F ...
The first African American 4-star General of the United States Airforce, Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr. was a stand-out from early on...
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Visit the childhood home site of Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr. - historical Pensacola site of the first Black Community School, founded and taught by ...
Feb 14, 2024 · Born on February 11, 1920, in Pensacola, Florida, Daniel James Jr. came of age in an era full of challenges for Black Americans. Despite facing ...
Feb 22, 2024 · In 1975, James became the first African American to reach the rank of four-star general in the United States Armed Forces. James attended the ...
Became Vice Wing Commander of the Eighth Tactical Fighter Wing in Thailand under the command of Colonel Robin Olds (enshrined 2001). Flew 78 combat missions ...