Listed In: Military Leaders, Pilots
Birthdate: December 29, 1879
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Nice, France
Died: February 19, 1936
William Lendrum Mitchell was a United States Army officer recognized for his significant role in the establishment of the United States Air Force. Serving in France during World War I, he led American air combat units and advocated for increased investment in air power, particularly emphasizing bombers’ effectiveness against battleships. Mitchell’s outspoken criticism of Army and Navy leadership resulted in a court-martial for insubordination, leading to his resignation from the service. He was later posthumously honored with a Congressional Gold Medal, and the North American B-25 Mitchell aircraft and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport were named in his honor.
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