Alexander Jefferson
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Alexander Jefferson (1921–2022) was a United States military personnel and aircraft pilot. Born in Detroit, he served as a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army Air Forces. His service period spanned from 1942 to 1969, during which he participated in World War II. Jefferson was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen and held allegiance to the United States.
He was educated at Wayne State University and Clark Atlanta University. Throughout his career, Jefferson received the Purple Heart and the Congressional Gold Medal. He is recognized in the Congressional Gold Medal collection. Jefferson spoke English and passed away in 2022.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Alexander
- Family name
- Jefferson
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Detroit
- Occupation
- aircraft pilot
- Educated at
- Clark Atlanta University
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Conflict
- World War II
- Military branch
- United States Army Air Forces
- Military rank
- lieutenant colonel
- Image
- USAF Lt Col. Alexander Jefferson at the Imperial War Museum.jpg
Show 8 more facts
- date of birth
- 1921-11-15
- member of
- Tuskegee Airmen
- Commons category
- Alexander Jefferson
- allegiance
- United States
- date of death
- 2022-06-22
- start of work period
- 1942-00-00
- end of work period
- 1969-00-00
- name in native language
- Alexander Jefferson
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