Obituary of James Stockdale

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James Stockdale

James Bond Stockdale (born December 23, 1923 in Abingdon, Illinois) was a military personnel who was best known for being an American vice admiral and aviator that was awarded the Medal of Honor in the Vietnam War. He was a prisoner of war for several years. James died on July 5, 2005 and his death was because of Alzheimer’s disease. He died at age 81.

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James Stockdale Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Stockdale, James
    • Common Name: James Stockdale
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Abingdon, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: December 23, 1923
    • Age: 81 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Jim
    • Occupation: Military Personnel
    • Active Years: 1946-1979
    • Religion: Stoicism
    • Political Affiliation: Reform
    • Net Worth: $14 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: StarKist Canned Tuna
    • Favorite Color: Mint Green
    • Favorite Scent: Jack Black.s JB
    • Favorite Actor: Jodie Foster

    James's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: James Bond Stockdale
    • Father: Vernon Beard Stockdale (1888-1964)
    • Mother: Mabel Edith
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Sybil Bailey Stockdale (married 1947-2005, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Stanford Stockdale (died 2014)

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 05 2005 at age 81
  • Place: Coronado, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Alzheimer's disease
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held at Naval Academy Chapel
  • Interment: Buried at the United States Naval Academy Cemetery in Annapolis, Maryland

Category Tags:

Military PersonnelAmerican Born on December 23rd Born in 1923 Born in Illinois Died in 2005 Died at age 81 Died from Alzheimer's disease

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"James Stockdale was an exceptional individual who lived a life of bravery, resilience, and unwavering dedication to his country and fellow servicemen. (V)"

"James Stockdale was a highly decorated naval officer, scholar, and author who valiantly served his country in the Vietnam War and later became an outspoken advocate for political and social issues until his passing. (V)"

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