Background
Hinton, Walter was born on November 10, 1889 in Van Wert, Ohio, United States. Son of Millard Madison and Edle (Garrison) Hinton.
Hinton, Walter was born on November 10, 1889 in Van Wert, Ohio, United States. Son of Millard Madison and Edle (Garrison) Hinton.
Education high school, Van Wert County, Ohio. Graduated from the United States Naval Flying School, Pensacola, Florida, 1916.
Entered United States Naval Service February 12, 1908. Commissioned Naval Aviator, 1917, Lieutenant, 1918.
Served as flight instructor, United States Naval Station, at Pensacola, Florida, 1917-1918. Mason.; Clubs: Adventurers, Explorers.
Married Carrie Susan Muller, December 30, 1931.