Background
Thatcher, Herbert Bishop was born on May 1, 1909 in East Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of Harry Morse and Maude (Eastor) Thatcher.
Thatcher, Herbert Bishop was born on May 1, 1909 in East Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of Harry Morse and Maude (Eastor) Thatcher.
Student, University Hawaii, 1926-1927; Bachelor of Science, AB, United States Military Academy, 1932.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1932; advanced through grades to brigadier general, United States Army, 1944; Lieutenant general, United States Air Force commanding officer various units, United States, 1932-1945; commanding general, 1944; assistant chief staff A-3 Division,, Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Forces, Air Staff, 1944; commanding general 314th Composite Wing, United States Air Force, Japan director plans, United States Air Force, 1942-1956; vice commander, United States Air Force Europe, Wesbaden, Federal Republic Germany, 1956-1958; chief MAAG, Federal Republic Germany, 1958-1960; special assistant, Joint Chiefs of Staff, 1960; past chief of staff, United States Forces, Korea past chief of staff, United Nations Command, Korea head, Air Defense Command, Ent. Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1963-1967.
Member Army-Navy Country Club (president 1961).
Married Frances Brooks, June 9, 1934. Children: Elizabeth Brooks (Mistress Rafloski), Peter Brooks.