Albert Cushing Read

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United States Navy admiral and aviator (1887-1967)

United StatesLived 1887 to 1967 · aged 80

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Albert Cushing Read, Sr. was an aviator and rear admiral in the United States Navy. He and his crew made the first transatlantic flight in the NC-4, a Curtiss NC flying boat.

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Grave at Arlington National Cemetery

Awards 7

1965National Aviation Hall of Fame

Navy Distinguished Service Medal

NC-4 Medal

Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

Air Force Cross

Congressional Gold Medal

Commander of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword

Connected to Albert 6

Artur Ivens FerrazAlso won Commander of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword

Frederick SchergerAlso won Air Force Cross

Daniel V. GalleryAlso won Navy Distinguished Service Medal

Paul SipleAlso won Congressional Gold Medal Vincent Hugo BendixAlso won National Aviation Hall of Fame Thornton WilsonAlso won National Aviation Hall of Fame

About this person

Country

United States

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Other

Status

deceased

Dates

Lived 1887 to 1967 · aged 80

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6 languages

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