James H. Doolittle

James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle

1896 – 1993

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James H. Doolittle served the U.S. Army. James was married to Josephine Doolittle. James was 96 years old.

Keepsakes

Headstone Front of Jimmy Doolittle. Arlington National Cemetery.

Headstone Back of Jimmy Doolittle. Arlington National Cemetery.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

Over Japan. · Brigadier General, U.S. Army. Air Corps.

For conspicuous leadership above the call of duty, involving personal valor and intrepidity at an extreme hazard to life. With the apparent certainty of being forced to land in enemy territory or to perish at sea, Gen. Doolittle personally led a squadron of Army bombers, manned by volunteer crews, in a highly destructive raid on the Japanese mainland.

29, 9 June 1942.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Army Over Japan. · Brigadier General, U.S. Army. Air Corps. 29, 9 June 1942.

Burial Information

Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery

Section 7A

Grave 110

Also Interred

Josephine Doolittle

Beloved Wife Section 7A · Grave 110 1895 – 1988

In Our Keeping

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