Lt. Putnam was killed on Sept. 16th, He was credited with bringing down 10 german planes officially, and 14 unofficially. He was considered one of americas premier fliers. Putnam was a direct descendant of general Israel Putnam.
War Department. Army War College. Historical Section. World War I Branch. ca. 1918-ca. 1948
1918-08-13
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