Background
Hamlet, James Frank was born on December 13, 1921 in Alliance, Ohio, United States. Son of Frank James and Rhoda (Colbert) Hamlet.
Hamlet, James Frank was born on December 13, 1921 in Alliance, Ohio, United States. Son of Frank James and Rhoda (Colbert) Hamlet.
Student, Tuskegee Institute, 1943. Bachelor of Science, St. Benedict's College, Atchison, Kansas, 1968. Graduate, Army War College, 1970.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1944, advanced through grades to major general. Commander 227th Assault Helicopter Battalion, Vietnam, 1966-1967, 11th Combat Aviation Group, Vietnam, 1970-1971. Assistant division Commander 101st Airborne Division, Vietnam, 1971.
Commanding general 3d Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Vietnam, 1972, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado, 1972-1974. Deputy inspector general United States Army, Washington, 1974-1981. Director United Services Automobile Association, San Antonio, Wall St. Petroleum Corporation, New York City.
Commissioner Trenton City Museum, Mercer County Community College. Trustee Rider College, Mercer Medical Association. Chairman Retiree Council of Fort Dix, New Jersey.
Member Advisory Council New Jersey State Aviation Education. Member Academy of New Jersey Governor's Award. Member Committee Employer Support of Guard and Reserve.
Member Old Barracks Association (trustee), Army Aviation Association American (trustee Hall of Fame), Community Mayors New York State.
Married Farice Mercedes Bray, July 8, 1951 (deceased). 1 son, James Donald.