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| == Biography == | == Biography == | ||
| He was born in ] in 1890.<ref> |
He was born in ] in 1890.<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://generals.dk/general/Bradley/Follett/USA.html|title=Biography of Major-General Follett Bradley (1890 – 1952), USA|website=generals.dk}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47188261/follett_bradley|title=MG Follett Bradley Sr. (1890-1952) - Find a Grave...|website=www.findagrave.com}}</ref> | ||
| He attended the ] in Highland Park, Illinois.<ref> |
He attended the ] in Highland Park, Illinois.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dist113.org/Page/2140|title=Alumni / Distinguished Alumni|website=www.dist113.org}}</ref> | ||
| He died on 4 August 1952 in ], ].<ref |
He died on 4 August 1952 in ], ].<ref name="auto"/> | ||
| He was buried with full military honours at the ].<ref> |
He was buried with full military honours at the ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mitchelfield.weebly.com/commanding-officers.html|title=Commanding Officers|website=Mitchel Field}}</ref> | ||
| == Career == | == Career == | ||
| He graduated from the ] in 1910.<ref> |
He graduated from the ] in 1910.<ref name="auto3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.dist113.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=810&ModuleInstanceID=3519&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=1905&PageID=2140|title=Follett Bradley|website=www.dist113.org}}</ref> | ||
| === Military career === | === Military career === | ||
| He served in a number of commanding roles and responsibilities. He was successively the Commander of 3rd Bombardment Wing and III Bombardment Command. Then from 1941 to 1942 he was the Commanding General of First Air Force. From 1943 onwards he served at the Headquarters of U.S. Army Air Force.<ref |
He served in a number of commanding roles and responsibilities. He was successively the Commander of 3rd Bombardment Wing and III Bombardment Command. Then from 1941 to 1942 he was the Commanding General of First Air Force. From 1943 onwards he served at the Headquarters of U.S. Army Air Force.<ref name="auto3"/> | ||
| He succeeded Brig. Gen. Arnold N. Krogstad.<ref></ref> | He succeeded Brig. Gen. Arnold N. Krogstad.<ref></ref> | ||
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| === Business Career === | === Business Career === | ||
| He played a key role in the early history of the ] mainframe company. He provided valuable mentorship and guidance to the founder of IBM, ] and played a key role in his business successes.<ref> |
He played a key role in the early history of the ] mainframe company. He provided valuable mentorship and guidance to the founder of IBM, ] and played a key role in his business successes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pfbi.institute/knowledge-centre/case-study/case-study-ibm|title=Case Study | IBM - the watsons - a struggle for identity|website=www.pfbi.institute}}</ref> | ||
| == Dates of Ranks == | == Dates of Ranks == | ||
| The progression of his ranks and promotions is provided below:<ref |
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| 1935-08-01 Lieutenant-Colonel | 1935-08-01 Lieutenant-Colonel | ||
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| == Awards and Honours == | == Awards and Honours == | ||
| He was cited for gallantry and received the Silver Star and the ].<ref> |
He was cited for gallantry and received the Silver Star and the ].<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/108025/major-general-follett-bradley/|title=MAJOR GENERAL FOLLETT BRADLEY|website=www.af.mil}}</ref> | ||
| He also received the ] and the ].<ref |
He also received the ] and the ].<ref name="auto1"/> | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| == External links == | == External links == | ||
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| * https://generals.dk/general/Bradley/Follett/USA.html | * | ||
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American Brigadier General
| Major General Follett Bradley | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1890 United States |
| Died | 1952 United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1935-1944 |
| Rank | Colonel (USMC)
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| Commands | Commander, 3rd Bombardment Wing and III Bombardment Command, 1941-1942; Commanding General, First Air Force, March-July 1942; Minister to Russia, August-December 1942; Air Inspector, Headquarters, U.S. Army Air Force Headquarters, 1943. |
Major General Follett Bradley (1890–1952) was an American career soldier and military officer.
Biography
He was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1890.
He attended the Highland Park High School in Highland Park, Illinois.
He died on 4 August 1952 in Long Island, New York (state).
He was buried with full military honours at the Arlington National Cemetery.
Career
He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1910.
Military career
He served in a number of commanding roles and responsibilities. He was successively the Commander of 3rd Bombardment Wing and III Bombardment Command. Then from 1941 to 1942 he was the Commanding General of First Air Force. From 1943 onwards he served at the Headquarters of U.S. Army Air Force.
He succeeded Brig. Gen. Arnold N. Krogstad.
Business Career
He played a key role in the early history of the IBM mainframe company. He provided valuable mentorship and guidance to the founder of IBM, Thomas J. Watson and played a key role in his business successes.
Dates of Ranks
The progression of his ranks and promotions is provided below:
1935-08-01 Lieutenant-Colonel
1936-08-26 Colonel (Temporary)
1940-10-01 Brigadier-General (Army of the United States)
1940-12-01 Colonel
1942-02-25 Major-General (Army of the United States)
1944-04-30 Major-General (Retired)
Awards and Honours
He was cited for gallantry and received the Silver Star and the French Croix de Guerre with palms.
He also received the Mexican Border Service Medal and the Distinguished Service Medal.
References
- ^ "Biography of Major-General Follett Bradley (1890 – 1952), USA". generals.dk.
- ^ "MG Follett Bradley Sr. (1890-1952) - Find a Grave..." www.findagrave.com.
- "Alumni / Distinguished Alumni". www.dist113.org.
- "Commanding Officers". Mitchel Field.
- ^ "Follett Bradley". www.dist113.org.
- "Case Study | IBM - the watsons - a struggle for identity". www.pfbi.institute.
- ^ "MAJOR GENERAL FOLLETT BRADLEY". www.af.mil.