Born in Dublin. He was
first to fly the Atlantic from east to west as co-pilot of a German plane, the
Bremen. He was made a Freeman of Dublin along with his co-pilots. He is buried
in the family plot in Dublin.
Further information and directions to the grave are to be
found in "Dead and Buried in Dublin - An Illustrated Guide to the Historic
Graves of Dublin. Click
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