Daniel James Jr. Military person

Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. (February 11, 1920 – February 25, 1978) was a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force, who in 1975 became the first African American to reach the rank of four-star general.

Personal facts

Birth date	February 11, 1920
Birth place	Pensacola Florida , United States
Date of death	February 25, 1978
Place of death	Colorado Springs Colorado , United States
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery

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Military person

allegiance	United States
award	Legion of Merit Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
military operations	Korean War Vietnam War World War II
military branch	United States Air Force
military command	437th FIS 60th FIS 7272nd Fighter Training Wing 92nd Tactical Fighter Squadron *NORAD/ADCOM
service start	1943
service end	1978