Follett Bradley
Major General Follett Bradley | |
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| 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. |
Follett Bradley (1890–1952) was an American career soldier, military officer, and Major General.
Biography
[edit]Bradley was born in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1890.[1] He attended the Highland Park High School in Highland Park, Illinois.[2]
He died on 4 August 1952 in Long Island, New York, and was buried with full military honours at the Arlington National Cemetery.[3]
Career
[edit]He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1910.[4]
Military career
[edit]Bradley served in a number of commanding roles and responsibilities, including Commander of the 3rd Bombardment Wing and III Bombardment Command. 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.[4]
He succeeded Brig. Gen. Arnold N. Krogstad.[specify][5]
Business career
[edit]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.[6]
Dates of ranks
[edit]The progression of his ranks and promotions is provided below:[1]
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
[edit]He was cited for gallantry and received the Silver Star and the French Croix de Guerre with palms.[7]
He also received the Mexican Border Service Medal and the Distinguished Service Medal.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Biography of Major-General Follett Bradley (1890 – 1952), USA". generals.dk.
- ^ "Alumni / Distinguished Alumni". www.dist113.org.
- ^ "Commanding Officers". Mitchel Field.
- ^ a b "Follett Bradley". www.dist113.org.
- ^ "NEW AIR CHIEF HERE A FLIER SINCE 1912; Major Gen. Follett Bradley Piloted Wright Brothers Old Biplane at Fort Riley HE SUCCEEDS KROGSTAD Brig. Gen. J.K. Cannon Heads First Interceptor Command at Mitchel Field". The New York Times.
- ^ "Case Study | IBM - the watsons - a struggle for identity". www.pfbi.institute.
- ^ a b "MAJOR GENERAL FOLLETT BRADLEY". af.mil.