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Year of Birth 1923 |
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This Military Service Page was created/owned by
SSgt Robert Bruce McClelland, Jr.
to remember
Hopkins, James Richard, Col USAF(Ret).
If you knew or served with this Airman and have additional information or photos to support this Page, please leave a message for the Page Administrator(s) HERE.
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Home Town Norman, Oklahoma |
Last Address Chickasha, Oklahoma
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Date of Passing May 10, 2010 |
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Location of Interment Not Specified |
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Last Known Activity He served his country well by fighting in 3 wars.
The location of his remains is unknown.
His AF Cross citation:
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Title 10, Section 8742, United States Code, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Cross to Lieutenant Colonel James Richard Hopkins (AFSN: 0-37029A), United States Air Force, for extraordinary heroism in military operations against an opposing armed force while serving as Commanding Officer, 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, in action in Southeast Asia on 29 June 1966. On that date, Colonel Hopkins was Mission Commander of a large strike force of F-105 Thunderchiefs tasked with destroying a large petroleum, oil, and lubricant storage area at Hanoi, North Vietnam. Despite adverse weather and the most intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire ever encountered over North Vietnam, including deadly surface-to-air missiles, he led his force in totally destroying this vital military target. Through his extraordinary heroism, superb airmanship, and aggressiveness in the face of hostile forces, Lieutenant Colonel Hopkins reflected the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Action Date: June 29, 1966
Service: Air Force
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Company: 469 Tactical Fighter Squadron
Division: Korat Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand
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Other Comments: Sources:
http://veterantributes.org/TributeDetail.php?recordID=495
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=52899475
http://chickashanews.com/obituaries/x712207482/COLONEL-JAMES-R-HOPKINS
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/3595
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1944-1944, P-40 Warhawk/Kittyhawk
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1944-1945, P-47 Thunderbolt (Jug)
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1948-1949, P-51/F-51 Mustang
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1948-1949, F-84 Thunderjet
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1950-1951, F-80/P-80 Shooting Star
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1951-1951, F-86 Sabre
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1951-1951, F-84 Thunderjet
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1951-1952, F-89 Scorpion
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1953-1953, F-84 Thunderjet
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1953-1956, F-86 Sabre
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1955-1958, F-89 Scorpion
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1957-1960, RB-57D Canberra
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1958-1960, F-84 Thunderjet
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1960-1963, F-101 Voodoo
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1963-1966, F-105 Thunderchief (Thud)
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1966-1967, F-84 Thunderjet
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1966-1967, KC-97 Stratotanker
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1966-1967, T-33 Shooting Star (T-Bird)
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1966-1967, C-47 Skytrain/Dakota
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1967-1968, F-4 Phantom
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1968-1968, F-111 Aardvark
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