Rutherford H. Adkins "Lubby" (1924-1998) was a World War II pilot with the Tuskegee Airmen. He flew fourteen combat missions with the Tuskegee Airmen. He came home to complete his education and earn multiple degrees: he was the first African American to earn a PhD from The Catholic University in Washington D.C. Adkins went on to serve in many positions in higher education including as President of Knoxville College and Fisk University.
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21 November 1924 Alexandria, Virginia
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Died |
1998 (aged 73) Nashville, Tennessee
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Zodiac | Scorpio |
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