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James F. Hamlet

1921–2001

United States

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James Frank Hamlet (December 13, 1921 – January 5, 2001) was the second African American United States Army Major General and division commander. Hamlet served as commander of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division during the Vietnam War and later commanded the 4th Infantry Division.

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