Biography:
(1893–1963), of N.Y.; aviation pioneer, aeronautical engineer, aircraft exec.; Lt. Col., Army Air Force, WWII; resident rep. for AAF at Lockland plant, Wright Aeronautical Corp., Cincinnati; assisted in settlement of strike at company (1944). Aeronautics instructor, Brooklyn Technical H.S. (1932–41), returned as dept. chairman (1945–47) before resuming career as an aircraft exec., Farmingdale, Long Island (1947–57).
Birth:
1893 March 11
Death:
1963 July 5
Gender:
Male