George Brett (military)

:For the Major League Baseball player, see George Brett (baseball).

Early life

Brett was born in Cleveland, Ohio. His father, William Howard Brett, was a notable librarian.

Related Topics:
Cleveland, Ohio - William Howard Brett - Librarian

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George Brett graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 1909. He was appointed as a Second Lieutenant in the Philippine Scouts in 1910. Brett transferred to the US Cavalry in 1911.

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Virginia Military Institute - Second Lieutenant - Philippine Scouts - US Cavalry

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Brett was transferred to the US Army Air Corps, and in 1921 was appointed commanding officer of the Crissy Field air base, in San Francisco.

Related Topics:
US Army Air Corps - Crissy Field - San Francisco

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In 1936, he graduated from the Army War College and in 1939 was appointed Assistant Chief of the Air Corps, making Brett the US Army's fifth most senior air officer. When his immediate superior, Major General Henry H. Arnold was temporarily transferred to the Army General Staff in November 1939, Brett, now also a Major General, acted as Chief of the Air Corps. Arnold was promoted to Commanding General of the Army Air Forces in May 1941 and Brett officially succeeded him.

Related Topics:
Army War College - Major General - Henry H. Arnold - 1941

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