Greenwich in Western Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Raynal C. Bolling
Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 17, 2010
1. Raynal C. Bolling Memorial
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Born September 1, 1877
Foresaw His Nation's Call to Arms
And Left a Brilliant Career
To Prepare Himself for Service
In the World War
Colonel of Aviation
American Expeditionary Forces
He Laid the Foundation
For Our Aerial Warfare in France
He Fell In Action Near Amiens
March 26, 1918
In the Vanguard
Of the Thousands of Americans
Who Gave All for Their Country
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1927.
Location. 41° 1.481′ N, 73° 37.548′ W. Marker is in Greenwich in Western Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Greenwich Avenue and Arch Street, on the right when traveling south on Greenwich Avenue. Located in front of the Greenwich Board of Education Offices. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 290 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich CT 06830, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline and in Greater Bridgeport. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Fairfield County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Greenwich Veterans Monument (a few steps from this marker); Greenwich World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington Paused Here (approx. Ύ mile away); Founders and Proprietors Monument
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Regarding Raynal C. Bolling. Colonel Raynal Cawthorne Bolling (September 1, 1877 - March 26, 1918) was the first high-ranking U.S. officer to be killed in combat in World War I. He laid the foundation for the United States Army Air Service in the American Expeditionary Force. He was killed near Amiens, France during the second Somme offensive. He is the namesake of Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C., the headquarters for all Air Force operations in the National Capital Region.
Also see . . . Raynal Bolling on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 26, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 17, 2010
2. Raynal C. Bolling Memorial
Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 17, 2010
3. Raynal C. Bolling Memorial
Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 17, 2010
4. Raynal C. Bolling Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,637 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 26, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
