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Hamilton
Hill
Coolidge
KIA (WWI)
September 1, 1895

–

October 27, 1918

Cemetery:

Buried where his plane crashed between Grandpre and Chevieres, France.

During World War I Hamilton Coolidge became an ACE with 8 aerial victories (5 airplanes and 3 balloons) in aerial combat.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Service

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Service)

    Batallion:

    94th Aero Squadron

    Regiment:

    1st Pursuit Group

    Division:

    American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 27, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 37 (1919)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Captain (Air Service) Hamilton Hill Coolidge, United States Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 94th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Grand Pre, France, 27 October 1918. Leading a protection patrol, Captain Coolidge went to the assistance of two observation planes which were being attacked by six German machines. Observing this maneuver, the enemy sent up a terrific barrage from anti-aircraft guns on the ground. Disregarding the extreme danger, he dived straight into the barrage, and his plane was struck and sent down in flames.