Henry Post

1885–1914 (age 29)

Military Officer

Biography

Henry Post, born in 1885, became one of the early pioneers of Army aviation, mastering the new technology with both courage and technical skill. His flights helped prove the potential of aircraft for national defense.

Though he fell in flight in 1914, his pioneering spirit encouraged the young corps of aviators to persevere, and he rests in honor among the other servicemen at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Arlington National Cemetery
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Arlington National Cemetery
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1831–1869 (age 38)
Arlington National Cemetery
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Stephen Cassin
1783–1857 (age 74)
Arlington National Cemetery
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James Ord
1789–1873 (age 84)
Arlington National Cemetery
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Joseph A. Haskin
1818–1874 (age 56)
Arlington National Cemetery
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