Curry, a 1908 West Point graduate, had learned to fly in time to accompany General John J. Pershing's expedition to Mexico.

In Curry's words, "There must be no doubt in the minds of our gallant women fliers that they are needed and, in my opinion, indispensable to the complete success of the Civil Air Patrol organization.

A great part of the progress made in organizing civilian aviation under Civil Air Patrol has been due to the volunteer help given by women flyers."

Although he only served a few months as national commander, Gen. Curry's organizational skills were influential in determining the future growth of the Civil Air Patrol.

After the end of World War II, the Civil Air Patrol continued to serve the nation in the performance of dangerous missions.

As a result of Curry's direction, maps of safe flying routes were developed by Colorado Civil Air Patrol personnel.