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Albert Cushing Read, Sr.
Read in 1919
Born
(1887-03-29)March 29, 1887 Lyme, New Hampshire, US
Died
October 10, 1967(1967-10-10) (aged 80) Coconut Grove, Florida, US
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
United States Navy
Years of service
1907–1946
Rank
Rear admiral
Battles/wars
World War I World War II
Awards
Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit NC-4 Medal
Albert Cushing Read, Sr. (March 29, 1887 – October 10, 1967) 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.[1]
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United States
United States Navy
Rear admiral