Edward Peck Curtis
Edward Peck Curtis | |
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Major Edward Peck Curtis, 95th Aero Squadron, 1918 | |
| Born | January 14, 1897 Rochester, United States |
| Died | March 13, 1987 (aged 90) Rochester, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army Air Service United States Army Air Corps |
| Rank | Major general |
| Unit | Air Service, United States Army 95th Aero Squadron |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross French Legion of Honor Legion of Merit Robert J. Collier Trophy |
| Spouse(s) | Agnes Bartlett |
| Children | 3 |
| Other work | Special Assistant to the U. S. President for Aviation Facilities Planning |
Edward Peck "Ted" Curtis (14 January 1897 – 13 March 1987) was an American World War I flying ace with six aerial victories. Between the world wars, he served as vice president of Eastman Kodak's international division. In World War II he served as the Chief of Staff, U. S. Strategic Air Force in Europe earning the rank of major general. As Special Assistant to President Eisenhower for Aviation Facilities Planning, he earned the 1957 Robert J. Collier Trophy.