James E. Hill

James Erskine Hill
Born(1921-10-01)October 1, 1921
Stillwater, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedMay 20, 1999(1999-05-20) (aged 77)
Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.[1]
Buried
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
 United States Air Force
Years of service1942–1947 (Army)
1947–1979 (Air Force)
Rank General
CommandsNorth American Air Defense Command
Eighth Air Force
Alaskan Command
Battles / warsWorld War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (3)
Distinguished Flying Cross (4)
Air Medal (41)

General James Erskine Hill (October 1, 1921 – May 20, 1999) was a World War II flying ace, United States Air Force general, and commander in chief of the North American Air Defense Command and the U.S. Air Force Aerospace Defense Command, with consolidated headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

  1. ^ "James E. Hill Jr. – tribunedigital-orlandosentinel". Articles.orlandosentinel.com. 1991-09-27. Retrieved 2016-12-16.