Background
Brooks, James Sprague was born on February 16, 1925 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Julian Chesney and Louise Heegaard (Sprague) Brooks.
Brooks, James Sprague was born on February 16, 1925 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Julian Chesney and Louise Heegaard (Sprague) Brooks.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Oregon State College, 1951.
Commissioned Lieutenant, Idaho National Guard, 1947; advanced through grades to major general, Idaho National Guard, 1975; engineering staff officer Idaho Military Department, Idaho National Guard, Boise, 1951-1964; engineer Budget and Property Office, Idaho National Guard, Boise, 1953-1964; chief staff, Idaho National Guard, Boise, 1965-1974; adjutant general, chief Bureau Disaster Superior vena cava syndrome, state director Selective Svc., Idaho National Guard, Boise, 1975-1985. Chairman army research forces policy committee Department Army, 1979.
Member Boise Municipal Airport Commission, 1963-1990, Idaho Law Enforcement Planning Commission, 1975, Boise Metropolitan Plan Steering Committee, 1976, Boise County Comprehensive Planning Task Force, since 1989, Idaho Public Transportation Advisory Council, since 1994. Chairman Boise Mayor's Transit Advisory Committee, 1991-1994. With United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946.
Member National Guard Association, United States Army, Air Force Association, Retired Officers Association, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Tau
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Married Loa Mae Woolf, June 17, 1947. Children— Georgia Lee (stepdau.), Kerri Louise (deceased), James Patrick.