Background
Andersen, James Roy was born on May 10, 1904 in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Niels and Inger Kerstine (Klausen) Andersen.
Andersen, James Roy was born on May 10, 1904 in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Niels and Inger Kerstine (Klausen) Andersen.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1926. Master of Science, Ordnance Technology School (United States Army), 1934. Graduated from Army Air Force Primary and Basic Flying School, 1936, Advanced Flying School, 1937, Tactical School, 1940.
Student special course, Columbia, 1940.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Army, 1926, promoted through grades to brigadier general, 1945. Served with ordnance department, 1931, with air corps, 1931-1945. Rated air observer, air pilot, senior air pilot.
Married Ester Katherine Hau, June 1, 1927. Children: Nancy Jo, James Roy.