Erwin R. Bleckley, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 30-Dec-1894
Place of Birth: Wichita, Kansas, United States
Date of Death: 06-Oct-1918
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Erwin R. Bleckley
- Erwin Russell Bleckley (December 30, 1894 – October 6, 1918) was a United States Army aviator during World War I, and posthumous recipient of the Medal of Honor, killed in action on October 6, 1918, near the "lost battalion".
- Bleckley entered service as a member of the Kansas National Guard, was commissioned as an artillery officer, then volunteered for aviation training and duty.
- His was one of four Medals of Honor awarded to members of the Air Service.
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