Albert Cushing Read

Albert Cushing Read, Sr.
Read in 1919
Born(1887-03-29)March 29, 1887
Lyme, New Hampshire, US
DiedOctober 10, 1967(1967-10-10) (aged 80)
Coconut Grove, Florida, US
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Navy
Service years1907–1946
Rank Rear admiral
ConflictsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
NC-4 Medal

Albert Cushing Read, Sr. (March 29, 1887 – October 10, 1967) was an aviator and rear admiral in the United States Navy. He and his crew made the first transatlantic flight in the NC-4, a Curtiss NC flying boat.

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