James Peake, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

James Peake

Recipient of the Purple Heart medal

Date of Birth: 18-Jun-1944

Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Profession: surgeon, military physician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

James Benjamin Peake (born June 18, 1944) was the sixth United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, serving from 2007 to 2009.
In 2004, he retired from a 38-year United States Army career.
He also served as the 40th Surgeon General of the United States Army.