Background
PRICE, John Dale was born on May 18, 1892 in Ark. Son of David Flournoy and Frances (Corley) Price.
PRICE, John Dale was born on May 18, 1892 in Ark. Son of David Flournoy and Frances (Corley) Price.
Graded Schools; University of Arkansas. Swavely School, Washington, District of Columbia. United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, 1916.
Baltimore, Maryland Served aboard United States Ship Pittsburgh, South American Waters until September 1917. Gunnery and Mining Officer, United States Ship Quinnebaug, North Sea with Yankee Mining Squad until 1919. Eerved aboard North Dakota Flight training, Pensacola, Florida, September May 1920.
Took part in bombing Ex-German ships off Hampton Roads, 1921. Served with United States Army, Dayton, O., 22. Test Pilot, Naval Aircraft Factory and Catapult Officer on United States Ship Maryland, 1923.
Test Pilot, Naval Air Station, Anacostia, District of Columbia, establishing 5 World’s records for endurance and speed, 1924. Experimental Pilot, United States Ship Langley, 1924-1926. Aviation Ordnance Officer, United States Ship Saratoga, 1926-1928.
Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station, Seattle, Washington.
Member, National. Aero. Association Clubs: Racquet (Washington, District of Columbia), Pacific Coast, Jonathan (Los Angeles).
Spouse Miriam Johnston, May 17, 1924.