biography
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James, Daniel, Jr
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known as Chappie
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| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1920–78)
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| biography:
| Aviator, born in Pensacola, Florida, USA. He joined the Army Air Corps (1943) and served as a fighter pilot and instructor. He saw combat in Korea and Vietnam, headed the North American Air Defense Command (1975–8), and became the first African-American to attain four stars in the US military. |
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