Hill, James Erskine, Gen

Deceased
 
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Last Rank
General
Last Primary AFSC/MOS
1021A-Pilot
Last AFSC Group
Aircrew
Primary Unit
1943-1945, AAF MOS 1055, 365th Fighter Group
Service Years
1942 - 1979
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General

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Home State
Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Year of Birth
1921
 
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Contact Info
Home Town
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Last Address
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Date of Passing
May 20, 1999
 
Location of Interment
United States Air Force Academy Cemetery (VLM) - Colorado Springs, Colorado
Wall/Plot Coordinates
Section 3, Row B, Site 77

 Official Badges 

Headquarters Air Force Air Force Commander Air Training Command Instructor (pre-1966) Air Force Retired

Missileman (Master)


 Unofficial Badges 

Cold War Medal Air Ace American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal


 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
National Cemetery Administration (NCA)American Fighter Aces Association
  1999, National Cemetery Administration (NCA)
  2016, American Fighter Aces Association


 Additional Information
Last Known Activity:

He destroyed 5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat in WWII and 1 more in Korea.

Synopsis of his DSC citation:

Awarded for actions during the World War II

(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) James E. Hill, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-47 Thunderbolt of the 388th Fighter Squadron, 365th Fighter Group, NINTH Air Force, in action against enemy forces on 18 April 1945. Major Hill's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army Air Forces.

General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Army Air Forces in Europe, General Orders No. 134 (1945)

Action Date: 18-Apr-45

Service: Army Air Forces

Rank: Major

Company: 388th Fighter Squadron

Regiment: 365th Fighter Group

Division: 9th Air Force

   
Other Comments:

Sources:
USAF bio
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_E._Hill
http://veterantributes.org/TributeDetail.php?recordID=565
http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=23100
http://www.cieldegloire.com/fg_365.php
http://www.365th-fbg.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=2
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/365th_Fighter_Group
http://usafflagranks.com/james_e_hill.html
http://home.ancestry.com

   

  1938-1941, University of Oklahoma
FromYear
1938
ToYear
1941

College
University of Oklahoma

Major
unknown
   
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Contact Email
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Year Established
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Address
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Website
http://www.ou.edu/web.html
   

Last Updated:Aug 12, 2011
   
   
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