Background
Currie, James Bradford was born on September 18, 1925 in Milwaukee. Son of James Washburn and Lucille Bradford (Torrey) Currie.
Currie, James Bradford was born on September 18, 1925 in Milwaukee. Son of James Washburn and Lucille Bradford (Torrey) Currie.
Student, University Wisconsin, 1948. Bachelor of Business Administration, University Michigan, 1958. Graduate, Industrial College Armed Forces, 1970.
Joined United States Air Force, 1943, advanced through grades to major general, 1977, 468 combat missions as pilot Korea and Vietnam. Assigned to Japan and Korea, 1948-1951. Assigned to Air Research and Development Command United States Air Force, 1952-1957.
Served in France, 1958-1962, India, Iran, Norway, Turkey, Zaire, 1962-1964, Vietnam, 1964-1965, Germany, 1966-1969. Assigned Headquarters United States Air Force, Washington, 1970-1978, director programs, 1977-1978. Retired, 1979; consultant to aerospace industries, since 1979.
Member Air Force Association, Order Daedalions. Clubs: Army-Navy Country.
Married Laura Betty Jensen. Children by previous marriage: James S., Michael B.