James H. Howard
Military Person
1913 – 1995
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Who was James H. Howard?
James Howell Howard was a general in the United States Air Force and the only fighter pilot in the European Theater of Operations in World War II to receive the Medal of Honor — the United States military's highest decoration. CBS commentator Andy Rooney, then a wartime reporter for Stars and Stripes, called Howard's exploits "the greatest fighter pilot story of World War II". In later life, Howard was a successful businessman, author, and airport director.
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- Born
- Apr 13, 1913
Guangzhou - Also known as
- James Howard
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Pomona College
- John Burroughs School
- Died
- Mar 18, 1995
Bay Pines - Resting place
- Arlington National Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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