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James L. Jamerson

b. 1941

American general

Military officer
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About James L. Jamerson

Born 1941. James L. Jamerson is an American military officer.

Awards Awards earned over his career: Defense Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster Silver Star Legion of Merit with an oak leaf cluster Distinguished Flying Cross with two oak leaf clusters Meritorious Service Medal with an oak leaf cluster Air Medal with eleven oak leaf clusters Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal Order of the Sword Command pilot with more than 5,000 flying hours Parachutist

Dates of Promotion Dates at which he was promoted: Second Lieutenant: June 5, 1963 First Lieutenant: December 5, 1964 Captain: March 10, 1967 Major: January 1, 1972 Lieutenant Colonel: November 1, 1977 Colonel: June 1, 1981 Brigadier General: February 1, 1988 Major General: August 1, 1990 Lieutenant General: August 1, 1992 General: September 1, 1994

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Important facts

Born
29 January 1941, Chapel Hill
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Military officer
Nationality
United States
Education
Auburn University, Georgetown University, United States Air Force Academy
Awards
Distinguished Flying Cross; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Air Medal; Silver Star; Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Also known as
James Jamerson

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Frequently asked questions

Who is James L. Jamerson?

American general

When was James L. Jamerson born?

James L. Jamerson was born on 29 January 1941 in Chapel Hill.

What is James L. Jamerson's occupation?

James L. Jamerson is a military officer.

What nationality is James L. Jamerson?

James L. Jamerson is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James L. Jamerson

· Wikidata: Q6137596

· DBpedia: James L. Jamerson

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