Reed McKinley Chambers
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Reed McKinley Chambers was a pioneer in the American Aviation industry, as a flying ace in World War I, as founder of an early airline, and as founder and chairman of America's first aviation insurance company.
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Reed McKinley Chambers | |
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Born | 18 August 1894 Onaga, Kansas, USA |
Died | 16 January 1972 Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | Air Service, United States Army |
Years of service | 1914 - 1920 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | Air Service, United States Army |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross with three Oak Leaf Clusters, French Legion d'Honneur and Croix de Guerre |
Other work | Founded aviation insurance business |
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