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Harold Albert Kullberg

1896 – 1924

American flying ace

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About Harold Albert Kullberg

Lived 1896 – 1924 (aged 27). Harold Albert Kullberg was an American flying ace.

Captain Harold Albert Kullberg (10 September 1896 – 5 August 1924) was a World War I flying ace credited with 19 aerial victories. Though he scored his victories with the Royal Air Force, Kullberg was an American citizen. He was rejected for training as an American pilot because he was too short. He then joined the Royal Flying Corps in Canada on 7 August 1917.

Biography He was born on 10 September 1896 in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Kullberg became involved in civil aviation.

He became president of the Akron Aeronautical Association.

On 5 August 1924, he died in an air crash while instructing a student pilot.

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Important facts

Born

10 September 1896, Somerville

Birth century

19th century

Died

5 August 1924, Hudson

Occupation

Flying ace

Nationality

United States

Awards

Distinguished Flying Cross; Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)

Contemporaries

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Zoologist

Ernest William Hobson

1856 – 1933

Mathematician

Ferdinand-Jean Darier

1856 – 1938

Physician

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Chemist

Frequently asked questions

Who was Harold Albert Kullberg?

American flying ace (1896-1924)

When was Harold Albert Kullberg born?

Harold Albert Kullberg was born on 10 September 1896 in Somerville.

When did Harold Albert Kullberg die?

Harold Albert Kullberg died on 5 August 1924 in Hudson.

What was Harold Albert Kullberg's occupation?

Harold Albert Kullberg was a flying ace.

What nationality was Harold Albert Kullberg?

Harold Albert Kullberg was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harold Albert Kullberg

· Wikidata: Q5659911

· DBpedia: Harold Albert Kullberg

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