Robert Aitken “Bob” Rushworth (October 9, 1924 – March 18, 1993[1]) was an American United States Air Force major general, World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War pilot, mechanical and aeronautical engineer, test pilot and Astronaut. He was...
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Preferred Name: James
Date of Birth: December 27, 1941
Headed West: June 13, 1967
Highest Military Grade Held: 0-2 – First Lieutenant
Hometown: Claremore, OK
Biography
Pilot Information
Biography
1Lt James Lee Cumiskey entered the USAF through the AF Reserves. His tour in Vietnam began on September 16, 1966. He was assigned to the 308th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 31st Tactical Fighter Wing, 7th Air Force.
On June 13, 1967, James was flying F-100 #55-3510 when his aircraft was hit by ground fire during a napalm delivery 20 miles SE of Pleiku. He died as a result of this incident.
James is buried at Windsor Cemetery, Windsor, Shelby County, IL. He is also honored at the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington DC. His name is inscribed on Panel 21e, Line 97.
Pilot Information
Units Assigned
- 1967 308th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 31st Tactical Fighter Wing, 7th Air Force (F-100)
Awards & Decorations
Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
Vietnam Gallantry Cross
Air Force Good Conduct Medal
Flight Info
F-100
Military & Civilian Education
Civilian Education:
- Notre Dame