Allegiance United States Name Edgar Tobin Battles/wars World War I | Rank Lieutenant Years of service 1917 - 1918 Battles and wars World War I | |
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Other work Became president of world's largest aerial mapping firm Died 1954, Louisiana, United States Service/branch United States Army Air Service Awards Distinguished Service Cross, Croix de Guerre Unit 94th Aero Squadron, 103d Aero Squadron | ||
Lieutenant Edgar Gardner Tobin was a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories.
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World War I service
Tobin was born to a prominent San Antonio family and was educated at Texas Military Institute. While he served in the 94th and 103rd Aero Squadrons, he scored all his victories while flying for the 103rd. From 11 July to 28 September 1918, he scored six confirmed victories and an unverified one; one of his wins was shared with fellow ace George W. Furlow. Tobin ended the war with the Distinguished Service Cross and the Croix de Guerre.
Post World War I
In 1928, he took over an aerial mapping firm, which became instrumental in surveying the State of Texas and thus enabled the development Texas oil industry. During the Second World War, Tobin served as a civilian aide to General Henry "Hap" Arnold of the United States Army Air Corps. He died in the crash of a Grumman Mallard on 10 January 1954 on Lake Wallace, Louisiana.