Background
Mccauley, James Wayne was born on September 24, 1902 in Jedsonia, Arkansas, United States. Son of James Allen and Rose Mae (Best) Mccauley.
Mccauley, James Wayne was born on September 24, 1902 in Jedsonia, Arkansas, United States. Son of James Allen and Rose Mae (Best) Mccauley.
Student of University Arkansas, 1921-1922. Bachelor of Arts, Ouachita College, 1925. Graduate Brooks Field American Advertising Federation Pre-Flight School, 1928, Kelly Field American Advertising Federation Basic Flying School, 1929, Maxwell Field Air Corps Technology School, 1929.
John Milton. Commissioned Second lieutenant infantry United States Army, 1923, translations Air Corps, advanced through grades to brigadier general, 1944. Commanding officer Seattle Air Defense Wing, fighter group in command air defenses of N.W., 1942. Commander Fighter Wing, England, 6 months, as commander of wing participated in Normandy offensive.
June 6, 1944, and established American Air Force Headquarters on continent, June 7, 1944. Also participated fighter bomber operations during campaigns in France and Belgium. Commanding general Headquarters 70th Fighter Wing, United States Army Air Force, Germany.
Now vice commander eastern air defense force, Stewart Air Force Base.
Member Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Ruth Frair, February 12, 1934. Children: James Wayne.