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Lieut. C. C. Champion, U.S.N.
"Remarkable flight resulting in the establishment of a world's altitude record."

Capt. Charles B.D. Collyer...(deceased), formerly President Aviation Service Corp.
"Record trip around the world with John Henry Mears. Also service in Air Mail."

Lieut. W.S. Diehl, U.S.N.... Bureau of Aeronautics, Navy Dept.
"Fundamental contributions to applied Aerodynamics."

Lieut. James H. Doolittle... In charge of Fog Flying Experiments for Guggenheim Foundation.
"Scientific Flying."

Miss Amelia Earhart...Aviatrix and Aviation Editor for "Cosmopolitan Magazine.
"Flight across the Atlantic and remarkable work in popularizing aviation."

Carl F. Egge...Executive Secretary, National Pilots Association.
"Services rendered for advancement of practical pilotage."

Sherman M. Fairchild... Fairchild Aviation Corp. and Fairchild Aerial Surveys, Inc.
"Aerial Photography."

Brig. Gen. William E. Gillmore... Chief of Material Division, Wright Field.
"Wright Field contributions to aeronautics."

Irving W. Glover... Asst. Post Master General In charge of U.S. Air Mail.
"Wonderful development of the Air Mail Service."

Col. Arthur Goebel...Goebel Flying School.
"Flight to Hawaii and record cross country flight."

Capt. Hawthorne C. Gray...(deceased), formerly of Scott Field.
"Achievement of unofficial World's altitude record, in which attempt he met his death."

Willis Gregg...Asst. Chief U.S. Weather Bureau. In charge of Aerological investigations.
"For the nation wide organization which has made information concerning weather conditions available to flyers."

Daniel Guggenheim... Founder of the Daniel Guggenheim Fund for the Promotion of Aeronautics.
"Founding of the Daniel Guggenheim Fund for the Promotion of Aeronautics. "He had vision, took a most courageous step at a time when aviation had not come into its own."

Harry Guggenheim...President Daniel Guggenheim Fund for the Promotion of Aeronautics, Inc.
"Diffusion of knowledge through Daniel Guggenheim Fund; for contribution to the science, art and development of aviation; Safety investigation."

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Harris M. Hanshue...President Western Air Express.
"Development of Succesful Air Transport."

Lieut. A.F. Heggenberger...Chief of Instrument and Navigation Branch, Material Division, Wright Field.
"First flight from the United States to Hawaii (with lieut. Nestor Maitland); Development of Instrument flying."

Col. Paul Henderson...Vice-President and General Manager, National Air Transport, Inc.
"For demonstrated ability as an executive in producing air mail and air transport and outstanding in the industry for placing aviation on a business basis."

Capt. F. C. Hingsburg...Chief Engineer, Airways Division, Department of Commerce.
"Supervised the design and placing in operation of many aids to aerial navigation; especially the establishment of the lighted airways.

C.M. Keys...President Curtis Aeroplane and Motor Co., Inc.
"Outstanding organization and financial development work in aviation; The man who answered the call for financial assistance when others decided to wait for a few years."

Prof. Alexander Klemin...in charge of Director Daniel Guggenheim School of Aeronautics, New York University.
"For research and dissemination of Aeronautical knowledge and for outstanding work in instructing and making competent in all things pertaining to the air, the youth of this country."

Capt. Emory S. Land (U.S.N.)... Vice-President Daniel Guggenheim Fund for the Promotion of Aeronautics.
"Development of Naval Aviation."

C. L. Lawrence... President, Wright Aeronautical Corp., Noted Engine Designer.
"Development of 'Whirlwind' Engine."

Dr. G. W. Lewis... Director of Aeronautical Research National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics.
"Application of research methods to commercial development of the air, and research work on engines."

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh.
"Promotion of public interest and enthusiasm in Aeronautics."

Paul W. Litchfield... President Goodyear-Zeppelin Corp. Built many Balloons and Dirigibles.
"Establishment of the Airship Industry in the United States." 

Hon. William P. McCracken Jr... Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Aeronautics.
"Untiring efforts and unrestricted contributions toward advancement of aeronautical science and education; and 'while it is true that he was head of an organization, its success was largely a personal effort."

Lieut. Lester J. Maitland... Air Corps U.S.A. on special duty in office of Assistant Secretary of War. 
"First flight United States to Hawaii (with Lieut. Heggenberger.)"

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