Clarence K. Bronson

Clarence K. Bronson (21 July 1888 – 8 November 1916) was a pioneer aviator in the United States Navy.

Bronson was born in Bushnell, Ill., 21 July 1888, and was a member of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1910. After service afloat, he was trained in aviation in 1914 at the Curtiss Aeroplane Company, Hammondsport, N.Y., and NAS Pensacola, Fla. Lieutenant (junior grade) Bronson was killed at the Naval Proving Ground Indianhead, Indianhead, Maryland, 8 November 1916, while testing experimental aerial bombs.

Namesake

In 1943, the destroyer USS Clarence K. Bronson (DD-668) was named in his honor.

See also

• List of accidents and incidents involving military aircraft (pre-1925)

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References

This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.

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Date of birth	21 July 1888
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