Oscar Westover
1883–1938 (age 55)
Biography
Oscar Westover served as a visionary leader of the Army Air Corps, guiding the service through a formative period and laying groundwork for its growth into a modern air force. He championed pilot training, the development of air doctrine, and the welfare of aviators at a critical time.
His leadership earned respect across the service, and his memory endures at Arlington National Cemetery, where he rests alongside those he helped inspire.