Background
Mooney, Henry Keppler was born on March 13, 1910 in New Orleans. Son of Henry and Clara (Keppler) Mooney.
Mooney, Henry Keppler was born on March 13, 1910 in New Orleans. Son of Henry and Clara (Keppler) Mooney.
Student Tulane University, 1926. Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1931. Graduate National War College, 1950.
Commissioned Second lieutenant Cavalry, United States Army, 1931, advanced through grades to major general United States Air Force, 1951. With 20th Pursuit Group, 1932-1936, Chanute Field, 1937, March Field, 1937-1939, Panama, 1940-1943. During World World War II, bomb commander in Panama, Italy, and United States.
United States Air Force headquarters, 1946-1950. Division commander Strategic Air Command, 1951-1955. Deputy commander 15th Air Force, 1955-1957.
Commander 16th Air Force, 1957-1960. Vice commander, Air Training Command, Randolf Air Force Base, Texas, 1960-1965. Commander Lackland Military Training Center, from 1965.
Member American Legion, Air Force Association, Reserve Officers Association, Armed Forces Management Association.
Married Sarah Williford, November 21, 1933.