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   John A. Hilger. John Allen Hilger (11 January 1909 – 3 February 1982) was a brigadier general in the United States Air Force. Born in Sherman, Texas, Hilger graduated from Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas and was commissioned in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1934.

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   • Born: January 11, 1909, Sherman, Texas, U.S.

   • Nickname(s): Jack
   • Died: February 3, 1982 (aged 73), San Antonio, Texas, U.S.

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3. www.af.mil › brigadier-general-john-a-hilgerBRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN A. HILGER > Air Force > Biography Display

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   BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN A. HILGER. John Allen Hilger was born in Sherman, Texas, in 1909. He graduated from Sherman High School in June 1926 and attended Texas A&M College, College Station, Texas, graduating in 1932 with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering. Gen. Hilger's military career began in May 1932 as a second lieutenant ...

4. warfarehistorynetwork.com › article › doolittlesDoolittle's Raiders: The Men Who Shaped the Pearl Harbor Payback

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   The squadron’s executive officer, Major John A. “Jack” Hilger, flew plane number 14 (40-2297), which bombed the Mitsubishi aircraft plant in Nagoya. Like the others, they bailed out over China (near Shangrao) and were brought safely to join several other crews.

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   Who was major Hilger?

   • His executive officer was Major Hilger, Major Henry Johnson was the adjutant, and Captain “Ski” York the operations officer. Gradually, as things began to come together, the staff was let in on the plans, objectives, and methods of the operation for which they were training. Secrecy remained a top priority.

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   What did Colonel Hilger do in the Air Force?

   • In January 1946 Colonel Hilger was assigned to Army Air Force headquarters in the Pentagon where he served as chief of internal policy - a branch of the plans division - until August 1948.

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   When did general Hilger become Air Force Chief of staff?

   • In July 1959 General Hilger was assigned as chief of staff, Allied Air Forces Northern Europe (NATO) in Oslo, Norway, and served there until July 1961. General Hilger assumed his present position as chief of staff, Air Training Command, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 16, 1961.

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6. www.tshaonline.org › handbook › entriesHilger, John Allen [Jack] - TSHA

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   Oct 18, 2020 · Hilger, John Allen [Jack] (1909–1982) By: Henry Franklin Tribe. Type: Biography. Published: October 18, 2020. Updated: October 20, 2020. United States Air Force officer John Allen Hilger, a native of Sherman, Texas, served as deputy commander of the famed Doolittle Raid of Japan during World War II.

7. www.doolittle-raid.net › major-john-a-hilgerMajor John A. Hilger - The Doolittle Raid

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   Aug 19, 2023 · The raiders. Major John A. Hilger. Last update: 19 August 2023. Crew 14. Major John A. Hilger. Pilot. 89th Reconnaissence Squadron. Additional info. On 11 January 1909, John Allen Hilger was born in Sherman, Texas. He was one of four sons born to John Frederick Hilger and Emma Hilger (Dye). So John had three brothers.

8. www.veterantributes.org › TributeDetailJohn A. Hilger - Veteran Tributes

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   John A. Hilger. Rank, Service. Brigadier General O-7, U.S. Air Force. Veteran of: Tribute: John Hilger was born on January 11, 1909, in Sherman, Texas.

9. www.usni.org › magazines › proceedingsInto the Rising Sun: The Doolittle Raid | Proceedings - April ...

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   Doolittle and Major John Hilger were the only fliers with ranks above captain. Navy Lieutenant Henry Miller instructed the Army fliers in carrier procedures during essential interservice training at Eglin Field, Florida.