George Kenney
United States Army general
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About George Kenney
George Kenney was a US Army general best known for leading the Allied Air Forces in the South West Pacific Area during the Second World War.
Early Years
Kenney was American but was born in Canada. He enrolled at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to study civil engineering; however, he dropped out and worked as a surveyor and engineer.
Military Career
He enlisted as a flying cadet in the First World War and later attended the Air Service Engineering School and the Air Corps Tactical School. Kenney also served in the Second World War and in 1942, became the commander of the Allied Air Forces.
Honors
Kenney received several honors, including the Purple Heart, World War I Victory Medal, and the General William E. Mitchell Memorial Award.George Kenney Rank
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F.A.Q. about George Kenney
When is his birthday?
George Kenney's birthday is on August 6, 1889.
In how many days is his birthday?
George's birthday is in 246 days
How old was George when he died?
He was 88 years old.
When did he die?
He died in August 9, 1977.
How old would he be today?
George Kenney would be 134 years old if he was alive today.
Where was George from?
He was born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.