Billy Mitchell was an American Army general born in Nice, France on December 29, 1879. During World War I, he was in charge of all American air combat in France and was a major contributor to the Allied victory. He is remembered for his pioneering work in military aviation and his advocacy for the importance of air power.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.3 Million (2024)
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About
U.S. Army general who directed all American air combat in France during World War I.
Before Fame
He graduated from George Washington University and began serving in the Spanish American War at age eighteen.
Trivia
He is considered the father and founder of the U.S. Air Force.
Family Life
He was the French-born son of a Wisconsin Senator.
Associated With
He was posthumously awarded the rank of Major General by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.