How Did Frank Spig'' Wead Died?
Lieut. Frank Wead, One of the Best Known Aviators in the Naval Service, Was Operated on for a Fractured Neck at the Naval Hospital Yesterday Morning. Wead...
Lieut. Frank Wead, one of the best known aviators in the naval service, was operated on for a fractured neck at the naval hospital yesterday morning. Wead sustained the injury which came near costing his life when he slipped and fell from the top of the stairway of his home in Coronado late Wednesday night.
What happened to Spig Wead?
For his service during WWII, Wead was awarded the Legion of Merit. He died on November 15, 1947 at the age of 52.
How did Frank Wead get the nickname Spig?
Explanation: CDR Frank Wilbur Wead, USN, acquired the nickname 'Spig' during his Naval Academy days (1912 - 1916). He accumulated 9 years & 7 months total sea service...
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