Rutherford H. Adkins, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Rutherford H. Adkins

Date of Birth: 21-Nov-1924

Place of Birth: Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Date of Death: 06-Feb-1996

Profession: military personnel, academic

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

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 Ph.D from the Catholic University in Washington D.C.
Adkins went on to serve in many positions in higher education: he served as President of Knoxville College and Fisk University.