Douglas Corrigan

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Clyde Groce Corrigan

Also Known As: "Wrong Way Corrigan"
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Birthplace: Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States
Death: December 09, 1995 (88)
Santa Ana, Orange County, California, United States
Place of Burial: Santa Ana, Orange County, California, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Sarah Evelyn Corrigan
Husband of Elizabeth Corrigan
Father of Roy William Corrigan and Private
Brother of Evelyn Corrigan and Harry Corrigan

Managed by: Patricia Ann Clark
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About Douglas Corrigan

Aviator, American Folk Figure. Known as "Wrong Way" Corrigan, he was an early American aviator, engineer and flying pioneer. He gained his moniker in July 1938 when he flew from Brooklyn, New York's Floyd Bennett Field to Ireland when he intended to actually fly to California. Maintained by: Find A Grave Record added: Feb 24, 2000

Find A Grave Memorial# 8524

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Douglas Corrigan's Timeline

1907
January 22, 1907
Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States
1950
January 31, 1950
Los Angeles County, California, United States
1995
December 9, 1995
Age 88
Santa Ana, Orange County, California, United States
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Fairhaven Memorial Park (Plot Block M Grave 31), Santa Ana, Orange County, California, United States