Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations, 1900 - 2003. Official Military Personnel Files, 1947 - 1998. Official Military Personnel File for Daniel James Jr.

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Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations, 1900 - 2003. Official Military Personnel Files, 1947 - 1998. Official Military Personnel File for Daniel James Jr.

1942-1979

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/74870469

This Official Military Personnel File includes records from the following folders: Service Documents (May 16, 1942-January 12, 1979); Service Documents--funeral (February 28, 1978-March 8, 1978); Field File/Jacket or Record Book (September 1, 1942-July 27, 1943); Correspondence (January 12, 1973-July 3, 1978); Awards, Decorations, & Commendations (February 27, 1951-September 10, 1976); Efficiency/Fitness Reports (August 29, 1942-April 10, 1970); Medical Records (April 28, 1942-January 9, 1978); Photographs & Negatives (n.d.); Original Containers (n.d.).

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eng, Latn

National Archives at St. Louis

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SNAC Resource ID: 11645013

National Archives at St. Louis

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James, Daniel, 1920-1978

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Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. (February 11, 1920 – February 25, 1978) was an American fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force, who in 1975 became the first African American to reach the rank of four-star general in any of the armed forces. In September 1937, James enrolled in Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. James graduated from Tuskegee with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education. He learned to fly at Tuskegee as well and completed Civilian Pilot Training during his senior year. It was ...