Thomas Scott Baldwin
US Army aviator and balloonist (1854–1923) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thomas Scott Baldwin (June 30, 1854 – May 17, 1923) was a pioneer balloonist and U.S. Army major during World War I.[1] He was the first American to descend from a balloon by parachute.
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Thomas Scott Baldwin | |
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Born | (1854-06-30)June 30, 1854 |
Died | May 17, 1923(1923-05-17) (aged 68) |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia |
Occupation | Balloonist |
Spouse | Cary Poole |
Parent(s) | Jane and Samuel Yates Baldwin |
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