1897-1918 |
Youo may find it convenient to use your "FIND" button on "Clifford Burdette Guthrie" to locate the entry. "Clifford Burdette Guthrie, b. March 8, 1897, at Great Valley, N. Y.; moved with his parents to Robinson, 111. He enlisted September, 1917, in the Aerial Service of the U. S. Army and worked up to Second Lieutenant in the Aviation Corps. He became an expert stunt flyer and was ambitious to serve overseas during the World War. He was not privileged to do so, but was retained as an instructor in aviation. He was killed in an accident while instructing a cadet, Aug. 29, 1918." |
From Larry J. Guthrie Editor's Note: If you have any information on this pioneer aviator, please contact me. E-mail to Ralph Cooper |
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