James D. Hughes
United States Air Force general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Donald "Don" Hughes (July 7, 1922 ā January 12, 2024) was an American Air Force lieutenant general. He was commander in chief, Pacific Air Forces. He was promoted to lieutenant general May 31, 1974. He retired on July 1, 1981.[1]
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James D. Hughes | |
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Born | (1922-07-07)July 7, 1922 Balmville, New York, U.S. |
Died | January 12, 2024(2024-01-12) (aged 101) Potomac Falls, Virginia, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1948ā1981 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | Commander in chief, Pacific Air Forces |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (3) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Bronze Star Air Medal (10) Air Force Commendation Medal (2) Purple Heart Order of the Sword Order of National Security Merit 2nd grade Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm Order of the Crown of Thailand (First Class-Knight Grand Cross) |
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Hughes turned 100 on July 7, 2022.[2] He died on January 12, 2024 in Potomac Falls, Virginia at the age of 101.[3]