James E. Hill
General James Erskine Hill (October 1, 1921 – May 20, 1999) was a World War II flying ace, United States Air Force general, and commander in chief of the North American Air Defense Command and the U.S. Air Force Aerospace Defense Command, with consolidated headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
James Erskine Hill | |
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| Born | October 1, 1921 Stillwater, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | May 20, 1999 (aged 77) Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S. |
| Buried | United States Air Force Academy Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1942–1947 (Army) 1947–1979 (Air Force) |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | North American Air Defense Command Eighth Air Force Alaskan Command |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Defense Distinguished Service Medal Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross (4) Air Medal (41) |
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