Orphaned at age 16, James Hill was commissioned in the Army Air Forces after graduating from Ohio State University in 1943. After serving as a B-24 Bomber Pilot in the Army Air Forces in World War II, where he earned two Distinguished Flying Crosses, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. From 1978 to 1980 he served as the 17th Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force. He retired in 1980 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
James
Arthur
Hill
October 23, 1923
–
October 1, 2010
Born:
Lancaster
,
Ohio
Home:
Lancaster
,
Ohio
Buried:
Arlington
,
Virginia
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James Arthur Hill (ASN: 0-24324A/0-35621458), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, from 1978 to 1980. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hill culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James Arthur Hill (ASN: 0-24324A/0-35621458), United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hill and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General James Arthur Hill (ASN: 0-24324A/0-35621458), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Hill reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James Arthur Hill (ASN: 0-24324A/0-35621458), United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hill and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James Arthur Hill (ASN: 0-24324A/0-35621458), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hill and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Captain (Air Corps)Batallion:
566th Bombardment SquadronRegiment:
389th Bombardment GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) James Arthur Hill (ASN: 0-24324A/0-35621458), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a B-24 of the 566th Bombardment Squadron, 389th Bombardment Group, EIGHTH Air Force, during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Captain (Air Corps)Batallion:
566th Bombardment SquadronRegiment:
389th Bombardment GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) James Arthur Hill (ASN: 0-24324A/0-35621458), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a B-24 of the 566th Bombardment Squadron, 389th Bombardment Group, EIGHTH Air Force, during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.