Howard Burdick, born in Brooklyn, New York, was the second of three sons born to Clinton DeWitt and Elizabeth Burdick. Upon entering the service, he was assigned to the 17 Aero Squadron and attached to the Royal Air Force. Lieutenant Burdick claimed eight enemy aircraft while serving overseas (May 18, 1918 - March 20, 1919).
Burdick served in the following campaigns: Somme Offensive, Oise-Aisne, and Ypres-Lys. He was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Second Lieutenant (Air Service) Howard Burdick, United States Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 17th Aero Squadron, 4th Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., northwest of Cambrai, France, 28 September 1918. Attacked by two Fokker biplanes, Lieutenant Burdick outmaneuvered both machines, shot one into flames and routed the other one. Later, seeing three Fokkers attacking an American aviator, he at once dove into the combat to his assistance, shooting down one and driving off the other two. His quick and unhesitating attack, single-handed, on the three Fokkers save the life of his fellow pilot.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 38, 1921
Action Date: September 28, 1918
Service: Army Air Forces
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Company: 17th Aero Squadron
Battalion: 4th Pursuit Group
Division: American Expeditionary Forces
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and one brother, Harold. He was survived by his son, Clinton DeWitt Burdick, who served in World War II and was also an ace pilot. Believed to be the only father-son aces in the air service.(Paula J Sellman
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Burdick served in the following campaigns: Somme Offensive, Oise-Aisne, and Ypres-Lys. He was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Second Lieutenant (Air Service) Howard Burdick, United States Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 17th Aero Squadron, 4th Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., northwest of Cambrai, France, 28 September 1918. Attacked by two Fokker biplanes, Lieutenant Burdick outmaneuvered both machines, shot one into flames and routed the other one. Later, seeing three Fokkers attacking an American aviator, he at once dove into the combat to his assistance, shooting down one and driving off the other two. His quick and unhesitating attack, single-handed, on the three Fokkers save the life of his fellow pilot.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 38, 1921
Action Date: September 28, 1918
Service: Army Air Forces
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Company: 17th Aero Squadron
Battalion: 4th Pursuit Group
Division: American Expeditionary Forces
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and one brother, Harold. He was survived by his son, Clinton DeWitt Burdick, who served in World War II and was also an ace pilot. Believed to be the only father-son aces in the air service.(Paula J Sellman
Contributor ##46489742)
Howard Burdick, born in Brooklyn, New York, was the second of three sons born to Clinton DeWitt and Elizabeth Burdick. Upon entering the service, he was assigned to the 17 Aero Squadron and attached to the Royal Air Force. Lieutenant Burdick claimed eight enemy aircraft while serving overseas (May 18, 1918 - March 20, 1919).
Burdick served in the following campaigns: Somme Offensive, Oise-Aisne, and Ypres-Lys. He was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Second Lieutenant (Air Service) Howard Burdick, United States Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 17th Aero Squadron, 4th Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., northwest of Cambrai, France, 28 September 1918. Attacked by two Fokker biplanes, Lieutenant Burdick outmaneuvered both machines, shot one into flames and routed the other one. Later, seeing three Fokkers attacking an American aviator, he at once dove into the combat to his assistance, shooting down one and driving off the other two. His quick and unhesitating attack, single-handed, on the three Fokkers save the life of his fellow pilot.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 38, 1921
Action Date: September 28, 1918
Service: Army Air Forces
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Company: 17th Aero Squadron
Battalion: 4th Pursuit Group
Division: American Expeditionary Forces
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and one brother, Harold. He was survived by his son, Clinton DeWitt Burdick, who served in World War II and was also an ace pilot. Believed to be the only father-son aces in the air service.(Paula J Sellman
Contributor ##46489742)
Burdick served in the following campaigns: Somme Offensive, Oise-Aisne, and Ypres-Lys. He was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Second Lieutenant (Air Service) Howard Burdick, United States Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 17th Aero Squadron, 4th Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., northwest of Cambrai, France, 28 September 1918. Attacked by two Fokker biplanes, Lieutenant Burdick outmaneuvered both machines, shot one into flames and routed the other one. Later, seeing three Fokkers attacking an American aviator, he at once dove into the combat to his assistance, shooting down one and driving off the other two. His quick and unhesitating attack, single-handed, on the three Fokkers save the life of his fellow pilot.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 38, 1921
Action Date: September 28, 1918
Service: Army Air Forces
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Company: 17th Aero Squadron
Battalion: 4th Pursuit Group
Division: American Expeditionary Forces
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and one brother, Harold. He was survived by his son, Clinton DeWitt Burdick, who served in World War II and was also an ace pilot. Believed to be the only father-son aces in the air service.(Paula J Sellman
Contributor ##46489742)
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