Daniel chappie james biography
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Daniel James Jr.
United States Air Force general
Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. (February 11, – February 25, ) was a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force who, in , became the first African American to reach the rank of four-star general in the United States Armed Forces.
Daniel chappie james biography
Three years later, James was forced to retire prematurely due to heart issues, just weeks before he died of a heart attack.
James 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 Legions of Merit, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, a Meritorious Service Medal, and fourteen Air Medals.
Biography
Early life and education
Daniel James Jr. was born on February 11, , to Daniel and Lillie Anna (Brown) James. Daniel James Sr. worked for the Pensacola city gas company, while his mother, Lilli