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1925 ZR-1 Dirigible disaster

September 3, 1925, during the first leg of a publicity flight to the Midwest, USS SHENANDOAH (ZR-1) encountered violent weather over southern Ohio, broke up in flight and was a total loss. Fourteen of her complement lost their lives in this tragedy, Five being designated Naval Aviators.

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LCDR Lewis Hancock Jr.

15 Oct 1889 – 3 Sep 1925

Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA

Plot info: Section 4 Site 3127

Lieut Arthur Reginald Houghton

14 Mar 1893 – 3 Sep 1925

Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

Zachary Lansdowne

1 Dec 1888 – 3 Sep 1925

United States Naval Aviator. Born in Greeneville,...

Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA

Plot info: Section 4, Lot 3122

Lieut John Bullard Lawrence

15 Mar 1891 – 3 Sep 1925

Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA

Plot info: Section 4 Site 3122 ES

Lieut Edgar William Sheppard

8 Sep 1888 – 3 Sep 1925

Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA

Plot info: Section 4 Site 3124

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