Frank Leaman Baylies
1895–1918 (age 23)
Biography
Frank Leaman Baylies was an American aircraft pilot who served with distinction during the First World War. As a member of the Lafayette Escadrille, he flew among the most celebrated aviators of the Great War, representing American courage and commitment to the Allied cause.
Baylies made the ultimate sacrifice in 1918, giving his life in aerial combat during the final year of the war. His memory is honored at the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial, where he is remembered alongside other brave pilots who pioneered military aviation and fought for freedom.