James E. Briggs
United States Air Force general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lieutenant General James Elbert Briggs (May 5, 1906[2] – February 25, 1979) was a United States Air Force general who was the second Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy.
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James Elbert Briggs | |
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Nickname(s) | Buster[1] |
Born | (1906-05-05)May 5, 1906 Rochester, New York |
Died | February 25, 1979(1979-02-25) (aged 72) Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1928–1963 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | Superintendent, U.S. Air Force Academy Air Training Command |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal (2) |
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