1943: Lt Gen Henry Hap Arnold received his fourth star, making him the first four-star general for the US Army Air Forces. “Hap” Arnold would later receive a 5th star and, after the creation of the US Air Force in 1947, became the first 5-star general to hold the rank in two services when President Truman transferred him to the USAF.
Geoff Miller
1w
His daughter said he was extremely even tempered......." always pissed off"
Good stuff Joe!
Public Historian and Writer
1wWe have a road named in his honor in Dublin, CA. Actually, it started as Arnold Road within Parks Air Force Base (1952-1959). I wonder how many roads, streets, avenues and such are named after General Arnold all over the U.S.