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- Albert Cushing Read was born on March 29, 1887 in Lyme, New Hampshire, USA. He was married to Bess Anderson Burdine. He died on October 10, 1967 in Coconut Grove, Florida, USA.
- SpouseBess Anderson Burdine(January 30, 1918 - October 10, 1967) (his death, 1 child)
- He was detailed to Naval Aviation in 1915 for a fight across the Atlantic in charge of NC-4 seaplanes, in a trip from Rockaway, New York, to Plymouth, England, via Azores, Portugal and Spain (57 hours, 16 minutes flying time). This was the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, and it took place in May 1919.
- Graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1906. He was commissioned an Ensign in 1908 and advanced through the grades to Rear Admiral in 1942.
- Awarded the Legion of Merit.
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