Howard Burdick

Howard Burdick
Howard Burdick, 1918
Born(1891-12-12)December 12, 1891
Brooklyn, New York, USA
DiedJanuary 20, 1975(1975-01-20) (aged 83)
Los Angeles, California, USA
Allegiance United States
BranchAir Service, United States Army
Service years1917 - 1919
RankFirst Lieutenant
UnitAir Service, United States Army
Conflicts World War I
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross, British Distinguished Flying Cross
RelationsClinton D. Burdick (son)

Lieutenant Howard Burdick (12 December 1891—20 January 1975) DSC DFC was an American World War I flying ace credited with eight confirmed aerial victories. He and his son, Clinton D. Burdick, are the only known pair of father-son flying aces.

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