Edward Orrick McDonnell

Edward Orrick McDonnell (November 13, 1891 – January 6, 1960) was an American vice admiral and Medal of Honor recipient.[2][3][4] On 10 March 1919 Lieutenant Commander McDonnell flew a British-built Sopwith Camel off an overhauled gun turret on the USS Texas and thus became the first man to fly an airplane off a battleship.[5] Admiral McDonnell died in the 1960 bombing of National Airlines Flight 2511 in Bolivia, North Carolina.Accredited to: Maryland Date of issue: 12/04/1915 Citation: For extraordinary heroism in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914.He showed extraordinary heroism and striking courage and maintained his station in the highest degree of efficiency.
McDonnell c. 1948
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery
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