About Richard Bronaugh Barnitz
Lived 1891 – 1960 (aged 69). Richard Bronaugh Barnitz was an American aircraft pilot.
Richard Bronaugh Barnitz (November 25, 1891 – December 22, 1960) was a lieutenant colonel in the US Army and the manager of the Los Angeles Airport from about 1930 until 1940.
Biography He was born on November 25, 1891, in San Antonio, Texas to Wilhelmina Magill (1853-c.1919) and Harry Dagerfield Barnitz (1855–1916). He was an early proponent of having a nationwide system of municipally owned airports, and he managed the Los Angeles Airport from at least 1930 until he retired in 1940. He died on December 22, 1960, and was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery under the name "Richard Bronaugh Barnitz".
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Who was Richard Bronaugh Barnitz?
American airport manager (1891–1960)
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Richard Bronaugh Barnitz was born on 25 November 1891 in San Antonio.
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Richard Bronaugh Barnitz died on 22 December 1960 in San Antonio.
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Richard Bronaugh Barnitz was an aircraft pilot.
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Richard Bronaugh Barnitz was American.
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