Erwin R. Bleckley

Military Person

1894 – 1918

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Who was Erwin R. Bleckley?

Erwin Russell Bleckley was a United States Army Air Service aviator during World War I, and posthumous recipient of the Medal of Honor, killed in action on October 6, 1918. Bleckley entered service as a member of the Kansas National Guard, was commissioned as an artillery officer, then volunteered for aviation training and duty. His was one of four Medals of Honor awarded to members of the Air Service.

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Born
Dec 30, 1894
Wichita
Also known as
  • Erwin R. BLeckley
Nationality
  • United States of America
Died
Oct 6, 1918

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on July 23, 2013

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