Roy C. Kirtland
Roy Carrington Kirtland | |
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Roy Kirtland (at right), flying a Wright 1911 Model B Flyer | |
| Born | May 14, 1874 Fort Benton, Montana |
| Died | May 2, 1941 (aged 66) Moffett Field, California |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1898–1938, 1941 |
| Rank | Colonel |
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| Spouse(s) | Helen K. Parker |
Roy Carrington Kirtland (14 May 1874 – 2 May 1941) was a United States Army soldier, officer and aviator. Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico was named for him. He was among the first American military aviators and he recommended Henry "Hap" Arnold for aviation training.