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Navy Federal Credit Union
James
Frederick
Phillips
1900

–

February 5, 1973

Born:

Cambridge

, 

Idaho

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, James Phillips transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1953 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 79 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General James Frederick Phillips, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Phillips and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.