Vernon Burge
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Vernon Lee Burge (November 29, 1888 – September 6, 1971) was an aviation pioneer. He was the first American enlisted man to be certified as a military pilot.[1] After ten years as an enlisted man, Burge was commissioned during World War I and served the next 25 years as an officer.[2]
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Vernon Lee Burge | |
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Born | (1888-11-29)November 29, 1888 |
Died | September 6, 1971(1971-09-06) (aged 82) |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | Aeronautical Division, U.S. Signal Corps Aviation Section, U.S. Signal Corps U.S. Army Air Service U.S. Army Air Corps |
Years of service | 1907–1942 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands held | 6th Bombardment Group |
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