Ralph Talbot

Ralph Talbot
Born(1897-01-06)January 6, 1897
Weymouth, Massachusetts
DiedOctober 25, 1918(1918-10-25) (aged 21)
KIFA at La Fresne aerodrome, France
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1917–1918
RankSecond lieutenant
Unit1st Marine Aviation Force
Battles/warsWorld War I
AwardsMedal of Honor

Ralph Talbot (January 6, 1897 – October 25, 1918) was the first United States Marine Corps aviator to receive the Medal of Honor — for "exceptionally meritorious service and extraordinary heroism" while attached to Squadron C, U.S. 1st Marine Aviation Force, in France during World War I.