Jimmy J. Jumper
James "Jimmy" Jefferson Jumper (20 January 1923 – 9 March 1979) was an American Air Force Major General and the father of 17th Air Force Chief of Staff John P. Jumper.
Jimmy J. Jumper | |
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Air Force General Jimmy Jumper | |
| Born | January 20, 1923 |
| Died | March 9, 1979 (aged 56) |
| Citizenship | American |
| Education | Paris High School |
| Occupation | U.S. Air Force Officer |
| Children | John P. Jumper |
| Military Service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
| Service years | 1941-1947 (USAAF) 1947-1974 (USAF) |
| Rank | Major General |
| Conflicts | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II and became a pilot in 1944. He served as an Air Force officer in the Korean War and Vietnam War before retiring in 1974.