Background
McInerney, James Eugene was born on August 3, 1930 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of James Eugene and Rose Elizabeth (Adikes) McInerney.
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James Eugene McInerney
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Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1952; Master of Science in Engineering, Princeton University, 1960; postgraduate, Royal Air Force Staff College, 1964; Master of Science in International Affairs, George Washington University, 1970.
Career
Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1952; advanced through grades to major general, United States Air Force, 1976; fighter pilot, Korea fighter pilot, Japan and Germany commander tactical fighter squadron, Thailand, 1967; tactical fighter wing, Germany, 1971; senior United States adviser, Turkish Air Force, 1973; director military assistance and sales, Headquarters United States Air Force, 1975-1978; commandant, Industrial College Armed Forces, 1978-1979; director programs, Headquarters United States Air Force, 1979-1980; assistant deputy chief of staff for programs and evaluation, Headquarters United States Air Force, 1980; director legislation liaison, McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Washington, 1980-1983; director international affairs, McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Washington, 1983-1986; from vice president to executive vice president, American League for Exports and Security Assistance, 1986-1992; executive vice president, American League for Exports and Security Assistance, 1989-1992; vice president, American Defense Preparedness Association, 1992-1997; vice president, National Defense Industrial Association, since 1997.
Membership
Member Air Force Association (citation of honor 1968), British-American Business Association-Washington (president 1982-1994, chairman 1994-1996), British-American Business Council (Chairman.1996-1997), American-Air Museum in Britain (executive director since 1984).
Connections
Married Mary Catherine Hill, July 17, 1963. Children: Anne Elizabeth, James Eugene, III.
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Nationality
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Religion
Roman Catholic
Awards
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Decorated Air Force Cross, Distinguished Service Medal (2), Silver Star (3), Distinguished Flying Cross (7), Bronze Star, Air medal (18). Vietnamese Crosses of Gallantry with palmand star. Republic of Korea Cheongsu medal.Decorated Air Force Cross, Distinguished Service Medal (2), Silver Star (3), Distinguished Flying Cross (7), Bronze Star, Air medal (18). Vietnamese Crosses of Gallantry with palmand star. Republic of Korea Cheongsu medal.