James H. Howard Military person

James Howell Howard (April 13, 1913 – March 18, 1995) was a general in the United States Air Force and the only fighter pilot in the European Theater of Operations in World War II to receive the Medal of Honor — the United States military's highest decoration. CBS commentator Andy Rooney, then a wartime reporter for Stars and Stripes, called Howard's exploits "the greatest fighter pilot story of World War II". In later life, Howard was a successful businessman, author, and airport director.

Personal facts

James H. Howard
Birth dateApril 13, 1913
Birth place
China , Guangzhou
Date of deathMarch 18, 1995
Place of death
Florida
Resting place
Arlington National Cemetery

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
award
Medal of Honor
military operations
World War II
military branch
American Volunteer Group
United States Air Force
United States Navy
United States Army Air Forces
military command356th Fighter Squadron 354th Fighter Group
service start1938
service end1938

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