Saturday, January 10, 2015

He wasn't just a war hero...............he was a war hero and a two star general...............and a famous actor, as well as a US Senator..................




James Stewart
Annex - Stewart, James (Call Northside 777) 01.jpg
Studio publicity photo for Call Northside 777(1948)
BornJames Maitland Stewart
May 20, 1908
Indiana, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJuly 2, 1997 (aged 89)
Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Cause of death
Blood clot in the lung[1]
Resting place
Forest Lawn, Glendale, California
Other namesJimmy Stewart
EducationMercersburg Academy
Alma materPrinceton University (1932)
OccupationActor
Years active1932–1991
Home townIndiana, Pennsylvania
Spouse(s)Gloria Hatrick McLean (1949–94)
Childrenfour (including 2 adopted stepchildren)
AwardsLifetime Achievement Award (among others)
Military career
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branchUS Army Air Corps Hap Arnold Wings.svg United States Army Air Forces
Air Force Reserve Command.png United States Air Force Reserve
Years of service1941–1968
RankUS-O8 insignia.svg Major General
Unit445th Bombardment Group
453rd Bombardment Group
Eighth Air Force
Strategic Air Command
Commands held703rd Bombardment Squadron
Dobbins Air Force Base
Battles/warsWorld War II
Vietnam War
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross(2)
Air Medal (4)
Army Commendation Medal

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