Alexander Jefferson

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Alexander Jefferson
Born(1921-11-15)November 15, 1921
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedJune 22, 2022(2022-06-22) (aged 100)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
Years of service1942–1969
RankLieutenant Colonel
Unit332nd Fighter Group and US Air Force Reserve
Battles/warsWorld War II
Awards

Alexander Jefferson (November 15, 1921 – June 22, 2022) was an American Air Force officer. He was known as one of the Tuskegee Airmen, the 332nd Fighter Group. He was in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II.

Jefferson died on June 22, 2022 in Detroit at the age of 100.[1]

References[change | change source]

  1. "Alexander Jefferson, member of Tuskegee Airman, dies at 100". Fox 2. 24 June 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2022.