Background
DOOLITTLE., Alameda was born on December 14, 1896 in Alameda, California, United States. Son of Frank H. and Rosa C. (nee Shephard) Doolittle.
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Alameda DOOLITTLE.
Edit Profileaviator and business executive
Education
University of California, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Career
Served in Army as Second and First Lieutenant 1917-1930. Established a number of air. Commanded 12th and 15th Air Forces, and, in January 1944, 8th Air Force, retired Air Force 1959.
Rank of General 1985.
Viee-President Shell Oil Company 1946-1958. Director 1946-1967; Chairman Executive Committee, Vice-Chairman Board of Trustees Aerospace Corporation 1965-1970.
Chairman Board, Space Technology Laboratories 1959-1962. Consultant 1962-1966.
Director Thompson Ramo Wooldridge Incorporated. 1962-1969, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company since 1961, United Benefit Life Insurance Company since 1964, Tele-Trip Company.
Incorporated. 1966-1984, Companion Life Insurance Company 1968-1983, Mutual of Omaha Growth and Income Funds 1968-1982. Adviser to government, boards.
Decorations include Congressional.
Interests
Connections
Married Josephine Daniels in 1917.
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Nationality
American
Awards
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Record 1931; record for land planes 1932. Medal of Honor; Medal with three < >ak-Leaf Clusters. Medal of Freedom 1989.tempSpaceAwarded Harmon trophy of Ligue Internationale des Aviateurs for pioneering work in blind flying 1931.Record 1931; record for land planes 1932. Medal of Honor; Medal with three < >ak-Leaf Clusters. Medal of Freedom 1989.tempSpaceAwarded Harmon trophy of Ligue Internationale des Aviateurs for pioneering work in blind flying 1931.