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Birth
He was Born in Nice, France. Then his family moved to Milwaukee Wisconsin. -
Army Enlistment
He enlisted in the Army at the Beginning of the Spanish-American War. Then continued to serve in Cuba and the Philippians. He also became the Second lieutenant in the United States Army Signal Corps. exact date (month and day) unknown. -
Started His Studies at Studied at the Army's School of the Line and Staff College.
The school was located in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. exact date (month and day) unknown -
Ended his studies
Afterwards he started to tour the East again. exact date (month and day) unknown -
Help develop aviation in World War 1
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Directed army aviation
He directed because he wanted a more active role in the Army. exact date (month and day) unknown -
Mitchell was named the director of Military Aeronautics
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Request denied for separate Air force
Mitchell assembled a group of flyers to advocated for a separate Air force. Their request was denied in 1920.exact date (month and day) unknown -
Second request denied
After various experiments Mitchell came to believe that aircraft were the investment to make. He advocated again in 1924 for a separate Air Force but he was sent away. exact date (month and day) unknown -
Air Service rank lost
He lost his rank and was transferred to San Antonio. exact date (month and day) unknown -
Court Martial
After a naval seaplane was lost Mitchell released a statement that was deemed unacceptable in addition to all the other incidents he was court marshaled. He was found guilty. exact date (day) unknown -
Mitchell resigned from the Army
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Death
Up until his death he continued to advocate for a air power. He died suddenly in New York at age 56.