Henry C. Mustin (1874–1923)
Henry Croskey Mustin | |
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Captain Henry C. Mustin | |
| Nickname(s) | "Rum" |
| Born | 6 February 1874 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 23, 1923 (aged 49) Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1892–1923 |
| Rank | Captain |
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| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Gold Life Saving Medal |
| Spouse(s) | Corinne DeForest Montague |
Henry Croskey Mustin (6 February 1874 – 23 August 1923) was a pioneering naval aviator who undertook the task of establishing the first Naval Aeronautic Station (now Naval Air Station Pensacola) on the site of the abandoned Navy Yard at Warrington, Florida in 1914. He was designated Navy Air Pilot No. 3 and later Naval Aviator No. 11. Two U.S. Navy destroyers have borne the name Mustin in honor of Captain Mustin and his descendants, three of whom have served as flag officers.