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James C. Harding

James C. Harding
Colonel James C. Harding
Nickname(s)Jim
Born (1934-06-27) June 27, 1934 (age 89)
Brookville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1956–1979
RankColonel
Unit313th Air Division
1st Special Operations Squadron
Commands held1st Special Operations Squadron
Battles/warsVietnam War
AwardsAir Force Cross
Silver Star (3)
Legion of Merit (2)
Distinguished Flying Cross (9)
Bronze Star (2)
Purple Heart (4)
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal (40)
Other workCommander of Air Force Junior ROTC detachments
Advisor to Royal Saudi Air Force

James C. Harding (born June 27, 1934) is a retired United States Air Force colonel and pilot. He served two tours, during the Vietnam War and flew a total 596 missions, all in propeller aircraft.

He served as squadron commander for a 400-person unit at Lackland Air Force Base and as an A-1 Skyraider combat squadron commander. Harding is one of the top 25 most decorated American veterans.[1]

  1. ^ "James C. Harding". Veteran Tributes. Retrieved 2017-12-16.