Background
Cousins, Ralph P. was born on December 1, 1891 in Mexia, Texas, United States. Son of Robert Bartow and Dora (Kelly) Cousins.
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Cousins, Ralph P. was born on December 1, 1891 in Mexia, Texas, United States. Son of Robert Bartow and Dora (Kelly) Cousins.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1915. Master of Science, Yale, 1922. Graduate Air Corps Flying School, San Diego, 1916, Air Corps Tactical School, Langley Field, 1931.
Stepchildren—Sheila Fitzmaurice (Mistress William Shay), Patricia Fitzmaurice (Mistress Les Baxter). Command and General staff schedul, 1933, Army War College, 1937, Commissioned 2d, Lieutenant, United States Army, 1915. Advanced through grades to major general, 1942.
Developed radio beam, built communication systems of model airways, 1926-1928.
Commanded Clark Field, Fort Stotsenburg, Philippine Islands, 1928-1930. Charge aviation units National Guard, Washington, 1933-1936.
Assistant chief staff (personnel), Air Force, Langley Field, Virginia, 1937-1941, Air Staff, Washington, 1941-1942. Commanding general Army Air Forces Western Flying Training Command, Santa Ana, California, 1942-1946.
Retired as major general, 1946.
Company-founder Founders’ Fire & Marine Insurance Company Los Angeles, vice president, secretary, member board since 1946, past president Los Angeles Airport Commission Decorations: War Department Commendation medal. Air medal; Distinguished Service Meda Cloud Banner of Chinese Government.
Clubs: Army and Navy (Washington).
Married Diana Wilson Fitzmaurice, May 10, 1945.