Howard Clayton Knotts

Howard Clayton Knotts
Howard Clayton Knotts, 1918
Born(1895-08-25)25 August 1895
Died23 November 1942(1942-11-23) (aged 47)
Springfield, Illinois, USA
Allegiance United States
BranchAir Service, United States Army
Service years1917- 1919
RankLieutenant
Unit182nd Aero Squadron, 17th Aero Squadron
Conflicts World War I
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross, British Distinguished Flying Cross

Howard Clayton Knotts was a prominent American aviation lawyer who served in World War I as a flying ace credited with six aerial victories.