William R. Badger (1886 – August 15, 1911) was a wealthy pioneer aviator. He was orphaned early in life and inherited a sizable fortune from his parents. He and fellow aviator St. Croix Johnstone of Chicago died in two separate incidents on the same day at the 1911 Chicago International Aviation Meet at Grant Park. References External links full body portrait of William Badger(ebay cloud) some William R. Badger related portraits(archived) 1886 births 1911 deaths Accidental deaths in Illinois Aviators from Pennsylvania Aviators killed in aviation accidents or incidents in the United States Victims of aviation accidents or incidents in 1911