James E. Hill

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James Erskine Hill
Born	(1921-10-01)October 1, 1921 Stillwater, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died	May 20, 1999(1999-05-20) (aged 77) Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.[1]
Buried	United States Air Force Academy Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army  United States Air Force
Years of service	1942–1947 (Army) 1947–1979 (Air Force)
Rank	General
Commands held	North American Air Defense Command Eighth Air Force Alaskan Command
Battles/wars	World War II Korean War Vietnam War
Awards	Distinguished Service Cross Defense Distinguished Service Medal Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross (4) Air Medal (41)

General James Erskine Hill (October 1, 1921 – May 20, 1999) was a World War II flying ace, United States Air Force general, and commander in chief of the North American Air Defense Command and the U.S. Air Force Aerospace Defense Command, with consolidated headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado.