United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
Floyd Bennett
1890 – 1928
Floyd Bennett served the U.S. Navy. Floyd was 37 years old.
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Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
Machinist, U.S. Navy.
For distinguishing himself conspicuously by courage and intrepidity at the risk of his life as a member of the Byrd Arctic Expedition and thus contributing largely to the success of the first heavier-than-air flight to the North Pole and return.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
For distinguishing himself conspicuously by courage and intrepidity at the risk of his life as a member of the Byrd Arctic Expedition and thus contributing largely to the success of the first heavier-than-air flight to the North Pole and return.
Burial Information
Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Section
3
Grave
1852-B
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