Patrick, Mason M. (Mason Mathews), 1863-1942

Person

Dates

Existence: 1863 - 1942

Biographical Note

Mason Mathews Patrick was born on December 13, 1863 in Lewisburg, West Virginia. He graduated from West Point in 1886 and from 1892 to 1895 he taught engineering there. Patrick was involved in anumber of engineering projects over the years, including as Chief Engineer for the Army of Cuban Pacification as well as river and harbor work in multiple U.S. locations.

In 1917, Patrick was sent to France for duty during World War I. He was appointed Chief Engineer of Lines of Communication for the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF). In May 1918 he was appointed by General Pershing to command the combined Air Service of the AEF.

After World War I, Patrick served as Chief of the Air Service at rank of Major General. He retired from military service in 1927. Mason Mathews Patrick died on January 29, 1942 and was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery.

Source:

Ancestry.com

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Clayton Scott Papers

Collection

Identifier: 2024-06-05

Overview The Clayton Scott Papers documents the career and personal life of pilot Clayton Scott. The collection contains visual, audiovisual, and textual materials that date from 1911 to 2006. These documents bring to light CLS’s pioneering work in the field of aviation throughout the Pacific Northwest region, beginning in the 1920s to the 1990s. The materials illustrate his work with aviation entrepreneur Vern Gorst, his work as a private pilot of William E. Boeing, his position with the Boeing...

Dates: 1911-2006

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

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