Military leader, air combat veteran of World War I and World War II. Born in Moreland, Georgia December 26, 1897. Moved to Auburn, Alabama in 1900. Entered military flying service in 1918. Performed early aerial mapping of Tennessee River Valley and Mobile Harbor areas. Flew first airmail service linking Montgomery and Mobile with New Orleans in 1925. Led a Medium Bomb Group in every Mediterranean campaign during World War II. Had a Transport Command in the Pacific. Received numerous awards and commendations for accomplishments during his distinguished military career. Retired as Brigadier General USAF in 1953 after 36 years of activ eflying. Continued to contribute to the advancement of air power as special consultant to Military Science Department at Auburn University and USAF Air University.