Remington de B. Vernam
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For the Rockaway, New York land developer, see Remington Vernam (land developer)
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Lieutenant Remington D. B. Vernam (March 24, 1896 - December 1, 1918) was an American
pilot who had enlisted in the French air service during World War I
, and was transferred to the United States Army Air Service
after American entry into the war.
He attained ace
status when he shot down three enemy observation balloons and three enemy planes. He shared his first victory, a balloon on 12 August 1918, with Charles Lefevre while with Escadrille 96. His remaining five victories were scored between 10 and 30 October 1918. Vernam was shot down behind German
lines on October 30, 1918, aged 22, later dying from his wounds. He is buried in the Thiaucourt Cemetery in France
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is presented to Remington D. B. Vernam, First Lieutenant
(Air Service), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Buzancy, France, October 10, 1918. Successively attacking two enemy balloons, which were moored to their nests, Lieutenant Vernam displayed the highest degree of daring. He executed his task despite the fact that several enemy planes were above him, descending to an altitude of less than ten meters when five miles within the enemy lines. His well-directed fire caused both balloons to burst into flames."
Remington Vernam (land developer)
For the fighter pilot, see Remington de B. VernamRemington Vernam was an American lawyer and real-estate developer, best-known for founding and developing the community of Arverne, which became part of New York City in 1898, from land he had purchased in 1882.The name of Arverne was derived by his...
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Lieutenant Remington D. B. Vernam (March 24, 1896 - December 1, 1918) was an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
pilot who had enlisted in the French air service during World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
, and was transferred to the United States Army Air Service
United States Army Air Service
The Air Service, United States Army was a forerunner of the United States Air Force during and after World War I. It was established as an independent but temporary wartime branch of the War Department by two executive orders of President Woodrow Wilson: on May 24, 1918, replacing the Aviation...
after American entry into the war.
He attained ace
Flying ace
A flying ace or fighter ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down several enemy aircraft during aerial combat. The actual number of aerial victories required to officially qualify as an "ace" has varied, but is usually considered to be five or more...
status when he shot down three enemy observation balloons and three enemy planes. He shared his first victory, a balloon on 12 August 1918, with Charles Lefevre while with Escadrille 96. His remaining five victories were scored between 10 and 30 October 1918. Vernam was shot down behind German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
lines on October 30, 1918, aged 22, later dying from his wounds. He is buried in the Thiaucourt Cemetery in France
France
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Citation
The Distinguished Service CrossDistinguished Service Cross (United States)
The Distinguished Service Cross is the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Army, for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force. Actions that merit the Distinguished Service Cross must be of such a high degree...
is presented to Remington D. B. Vernam, First Lieutenant
First Lieutenant
First lieutenant is a military rank and, in some forces, an appointment.The rank of lieutenant has different meanings in different military formations , but the majority of cases it is common for it to be sub-divided into a senior and junior rank...
(Air Service), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Buzancy, France, October 10, 1918. Successively attacking two enemy balloons, which were moored to their nests, Lieutenant Vernam displayed the highest degree of daring. He executed his task despite the fact that several enemy planes were above him, descending to an altitude of less than ten meters when five miles within the enemy lines. His well-directed fire caused both balloons to burst into flames."
External links
- http://www.angelfire.com/ct/US22/History_of_US22nd_Aero_Sq.pdf
- http://www.gunjones.com/US22.html
- http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/usa/vernam.php