Pioneers in Aviation, Aviation Progress, and Wings of Opportunity. After his death in 1981, his ashes were interred at Arlington National Cemetery. References External links 1888 births 1981 deaths People from Van Wert, Ohio Aviators from Ohio Recipients of the Air Force Cross (United Kingdom) Recipients of the Navy Cross (United States) Recipients of the Order of the Tower and Sword Congressional Gold Medal recipients Burials at Arlington National Cemetery