General george kenney biography for kids
Biography for 2nd graders!
General george kenney biography for kids
Meet General George Kenney, Master Aviator and American War Hero
Every soldier who puts his life on the line is a true hero. However, some amazing souls go the extra mile and really reach for the stars in their service to their country.
One of them is George Kenney, a US Army Air Force General.
Kenney who not only mastered this position for 30 years as a true professional, but he took part in multiple battles – not to mention both World Wars – with gusto, earning him a decorated military record for his efforts.
A Young Man Finds His Footing
George Kenney was born in 1889 to American parents, but he was brought into the world in Nova Scotia, Canada after his family decided to take a summer trip up north to avoid the heat of Boston.
Growing up in Massachusetts as the oldest of three younger siblings, Kenney succeeded through school flawlessly.
Eventually, he found himself attending college at the Massachusetts’ Institute of Technology (MIT), a very highly-regarded Ivy League s