John F. Curry

Major General John Francis Curry (April 22, 1886 – March 4, 1973) was the first national commander of the Civil Air Patrol, the United States Air Force Auxiliary. He was also a major general in the United States Army Air Corps.

John F. Curry
Birth nameJohn Francis Curry
Born(1886-04-22)April 22, 1886
New York City, New York
DiedMarch 4, 1973(1973-03-04) (aged 86)
Colorado
Place of burial
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army Air Forces
Years of service1904–1945
Rank Major General
Service number0-2353
Commands heldEllington Field Bombing School, Commandant, Air Corps Tactical School, Maxwell Field, Al, Commanding Officer of Hamilton Field, Ca, Commanding General, Northwest Air District and Second Air Force, Spokane, Wash
Battles/warsPancho Villa Expedition
World War I
World War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Legion of Honor
Ordre de l'Étoile Noire
Other workNational Commander, Civil Air Patrol
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