Donald M. Carpenter
Donald Marshall Carpenter | |
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US Navy file photo of Donald M. Carpenter Jan. 1928 | |
| Nickname | “Doc” |
| Born | March 6, 1894 Hopbottom Twp., Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | April 4, 1940 (aged 46) San Diego Naval Hospital, San Diego, San Diego, California |
| Place of burial | Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 1912–1936 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
Donald Marshall Carpenter (March 6, 1894 – April 4, 1940) was an early naval aviator in the United States Navy flying from the USS Langley (CV-1) and USS Lexington (CV-2). These were the first two aircraft carriers of the U.S. Navy. He graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy in the Class of 1916 representing Pennsylvania. He is the namesake of the USS Carpenter (DD-825).