Horace Clyde Balsley Personal Papers

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Horace Clyde Balsley Personal Papers

1910-1985

http://sandiegoairandspace.org/files/Balsley,_Horace_Clyde_-_Finding_Guide.pdf

Primarily, this collection focuses on Balsley's service as a member of the Lafayette Escadrille. A significant item is a reprint of Balsley' s war-time diary. This collection contains many newspaper clippings concerning injuries sustained when his airplane was shot down in service. Balsley gained some fame and therefore generated much publicity when making appearances or speeches during his subsequent service during war bond drives. Several letters seem to detail Balsley's efforts to claim benefits from the Veteran's Administration. The collection also includes Balsley's wedding announcement to actress Miriam MacDonald and references to her sister, actress and producer Katherine MacDonald.

0.36 cubic ft. (One archival box)

eng, Latn

San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 11616779

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Balsley, Horace Clyde, 1893-1942

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Capt. Horace Clyde Balsley (July 27, 1893-July 23, 1942) was a member of the Lafayette Escadrille and the first American whose plane was shot down during World War I, in effect, the first American pilot to be shot down in aerial combat. Lafayette Escadrille was a French fighter squadron mostly comprised of American volunteers to aid France. The group hoped to encourage America to abandon neutrality. Balsley was born in Carbondale, Pa. In 1915, he chose to go to France and participate in the Euro...