NAME: James H. Patterson
NICKNAME:
RANK: Major General
BRANCH: Armor/Cav
STATUS: Retired
SERVICE: 28 years
DOB: 15 March 1931
SERVICE INFORMATION
HOURS FLOWN: 5000+
COMBAT HOURS: 1500+
FLT/NCO CLASS: 57-2
SCHOOL: ROTC, University of Massachusetts / Auburn
MILITARY SCHOOL: Air War College
AVN DESIGNATION:
AIRCRAFT INFORMATION
AH-1G O-1 OH-58 U-6
UH-1H
COMBAT EXPERIENCE
Vietnam 1966-1967
Vietnam 1968-1969
UNIT ASSIGNMENTS
1976-1978 DCG, Fort Rucker
1975-1976 ADC, 1st CAV DIV
1974-1975 CO, 6th Air Cav Bde (ACCB)
CO, 1/9th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division
1966-1967 CO, 116th Assault Co, RVN
POSITIONS HELD
Deputy Commanding General, Fort Rucker
Assistant Division Commander, 1st CAV DIV
Commanding Officer, 6th Air Cav Bde (ACCB)
Commanding Officer, 1/9th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division
Commanding Officer, 116th Assault Co, RVN
DECORATIONS
Distinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Medal
Purple Heart
Bronze Star w/ V device
Distinguished Flying Cross
SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS
Defined and tested first Night Vision Goggles in 1960
Participated in mission requirements for AAH (AH-64)
Commanded Cavalry units from LT (Platoon)/CPT (Company)/Major (Assist. CO)/ LTC (1/9 CAV)/COL (6th CAV) /ADC (1st CAV)