David Endicott Putnam
1898–1918 (age 20)
Biography
David Endicott Putnam took to the skies as an aircraft pilot, bringing courage and purpose to the aerial battles of the Great War. His leadership among fellow aviators reflected both steady skill and an unwavering sense of duty to his squadron.
He is honored at the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial, where his sacrifice stands as a tribute to the Americans who fought beside French allies.