William Portwood Erwin [SEP] conflict
William Portwood Erwin
Lieutenant William Portwood Erwin was an American World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories. On 19 October 1927, he disappeared during the Dole Air Race from Oakland, California to Hawaii.
Early life.
William Portwood Erwin was the son of W. A. Erwin of Chicago. The younger Erwin, born elsewhere, was a Chicago native also. Two sources claim he was born in Amarillo, Texas.
World War I.
Erwin was assigned to the 1st Aero Squadron on 19 July 1918
1884–1953), American footballer
- William Portwood Erwin (1895–1927), American flying ace
Fictional characters.
- Erwin Smith, a character from the manga and anime series "Attack on Titan"
- Erwin Sikowitz, a character from the Nickelodeon TV show "Victorious"
Places.
- Erwin, Indiana
- Erwin, New York
- Erwin, North Carolina
- Erwin, South Dakota
- Erwin, Tennessee
- Erwin Township, Michigan
- Erwin Lake, a lake in Minnesota