Background
Branch, Irving Lewis was born on August 1, 1912 in Keokuk, Iowa, United States. Son of George Irving and Helen Louise (Lewis) Branch.
Branch, Irving Lewis was born on August 1, 1912 in Keokuk, Iowa, United States. Son of George Irving and Helen Louise (Lewis) Branch.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Norwich University, 1934. Graduate Air Corps Primary and Advanced Flying School, 1935, Armed Forces Staff College, 1947, Air War College, 1953.
Commissioned Second lieutenant Air Corps, 1936, advanced through grades to major general United States Air Force, 1964. Pilot pursuit group, commander reconnaissance squadron to 1943. Liaison officer Anti-submarine Command to secretary war, Washington, 1943.
Commander 1st Bombardment Group, Chinese Air Force, 1943-1944.
Commander 72d Fighter Wing, Colorado Springs, 1945-1946. Chief staff, member Air Force delegation Military Staff Committee United Nations, 1947-1949.
Chief air intelligence division United States Air Forces Europe, 1949-1953. Chief weapons development division, chief staff Armed Forces Special Weapons Project, Washington, 1953-1957.
Deputy commander Air Force Special Weapons Center, Albuquerque, 1957-1959.
Assistant director division reactor development Atomic Energy Commission, chief Aircraft Nuclear Propulsion Office, assistant for nuclear systems Deputy Chief Staff Headquarters United States Air Force, Washington, 1959-1961. Commander Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California, since 1961.
Member American Ordnance Society, National Rifle Association, National Aeronautical. Association (member contest board), Order Daedalians. Club: Tuesday Musical.
Married Margaret Dulaney Rogers, June 19, 1937. Children: Christopher Irving, Richard Dulaney.