Curtis Lemay
War Hero

Curtis Lemay Net Worth

Curtis Lemay was an Air Force General born on November 15, 1906 in Columbus, OH. He was instrumental in preparing the American Strategic Air Command to be ready to carry out nuclear attacks at a moment's notice. He was a key figure in the Cold War and his legacy lives on in the US military.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day November 15, 1906
Birth Place Columbus, OH
Age 114 YEARS OLD
Died On Oct 1, 1990 (age 83)
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $1.5 Million (2024)

About

Air Force General who readied the American Strategic Air Command to carry out nuclear attacks at a moment's notice.

Before Fame

He was an advocate of total war carried out via air attack, and he was responsible for launching the firebomb raids over Tokyo that killed 100,000 civilians.

Trivia

He believed that nuclear war was inevitable and drew up plans for the SAC to deliver a "Sunday punch" attack of 133 atomic bombs to 70 Soviet cities.

Family Life

He was born in Columbus, Ohio and lived all over the United States as a child.

Associated With

He was portrayed by actor Jim Backus in the 1952 film Above and Beyond.

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