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Home Town Lebanon, Kentucky
Date of Passing Aug 18, 1937
Location of Interment Ryder Cemetery - Lebanon, Kentucky
He was killed in a crash near Maldens, VA during a flight from Bolling Field, DC to Randolph Field, TX, apparently while searching for a spot to land his malfunctioning aircraft.
McChord AFB, WA, now part of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, was named for him.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal - 2003
Name of Award Army Distinguished Service Medal
Year Awarded 2003
Last Updated: Oct 10, 2011
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