Alexander Pearson, Jr.

Pilot, Deceased Person

1895 – 1924

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Who was Alexander Pearson, Jr.?

Lieutenant Alexander Pearson, Jr. was a prominent aviation figure in the Army Air Service from 1919 until his death in 1924. He is credited with setting the world speed record in March 1923. Pearson Field in Vancouver, Washington was dedicated in his honor on by order of the Secretary of War Major General John L. Hines on May 7, 1925.

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Born
Nov 12, 1895
Sterling
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Oregon
Employment
  • United States Army
Died
Sep 2, 1924
Fairfield
Resting place
Arlington National Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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