

American aviation pioneer
Frank Purdy Lahm (* 17. November 1877 in Mansfield; † 7. July 1963 in Sandusky) was an american aviation pioneer. He was 85 years old. His education included United States Military Academy and Michigan Military Academy. His awards include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit, National Aviation Hall of Fame and Commander of the Military Order of Avis. His cause of death was stroke.