Frank Leaman Baylies

Frank Leaman Baylies
Frank Leaman Baylies
BornSeptember 23, 1895
New Bedford, Massachusetts
DiedJune 17, 1918(1918-06-17) (aged 22)
Between Rollot and Arvillers
Allegiance United States
 France
Service/branchAéronautique Militaire (France)
Years of service1916–1918
RankLieutenant
UnitAéronautique Militaire
Battles/wars World War I
AwardsLégion d'honneur, Médaille militaire, Croix de Guerre[1]

Lieutenant Frank Leaman Baylies (23 September 1895—17 June 1918) was an American World War I flying ace credited with twelve aerial victories while flying in the French Aeronautique Militaire.[2] Having originally volunteered for the Ambulance Corps, Baylies transferred into French aviation in May 1917. After scoring his 12 victories with the French, he transferred into American aviation service but remained with the French until his death in action.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference aero was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ American Aces of World War 1. p. 23.