Eric Ellington

Eric Ellington
Eric Ellington
Born	Eric Lamar Ellington; May 15, 1889; Clayton, North Carolina
Died	November 24, 1913 (aged 24); San Diego, California
Resting place	Clayton City Cemetery; Clayton, North Carolina Johnston County
Other names	"Polly"
Occupation(s)	Navy (Ensign); Army officer Lieutenant; [aviator]
Years active	1905-13

Eric Ellington (May 15, 1889 – November 24, 1913) was a United States Naval and later Army officer. He was one of the first U. S. servicemen to be killed in an airplane crash. A United States Naval Academy graduate, his nickname at the Academy was "Polly".

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