William Thaw II
Military Person
1893 – 1934
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Who was William Thaw II?
Lieutenant Colonel William Thaw II was a World War I flying ace credited with five confirmed and two unconfirmed aerial victories. He is believed to be the first American to engage in aerial combat in the war. He was the first to fly up the East River under all four bridges.
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- Born
- Aug 12, 1893
Pittsburgh - Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Apr 22, 1934
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on July 23, 2013
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