Charles Lindbergh
Born
Charles Augustus Lindbergh

(1902-02-04)February 4, 1902
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedAugust 26, 1974(1974-08-26) (aged 72)
Kipahulu, Maui, Hawaii, U.S.
Resting placePalapala Ho'omau Church, Kipahulu, Maui, Hawaii
NationalityAmerican
Other names
  • Lucky Lindy
  • Lone Eagle
  • Slim
EducationSidwell Friends School
Redondo Union High School
Little Falls High School
University of Wisconsin–Madison (did not graduate)
OccupationAviator, author, inventor, explorer, activist
Known forFirst solo transatlantic flight (1927)
Spouse(s)Anne Morrow Lindbergh (1929–1974) (his death)
ChildrenWith Anne Morrow Lindbergh:
Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr.
Jon Lindbergh
Land Morrow Lindbergh
Anne Spencer Lindbergh (Perrin)
Scott Lindbergh
Reeve Lindbergh (Brown)
With Brigitte Hesshaimer:
Dyrk Hesshaimer
Astrid Hesshaimer Bouteuil
David Hesshaimer
With Marietta Hesshaimer:
Vago Hesshaimer
Christoph Hesshaimer.
With Valeska (surname unknown):
a son (name unknown)
a daughter (name unknown)
Parent(s)Charles August Lindbergh
Evangeline Lodge Land Lindbergh
Military career
Years of service1925–1941, 1954–1974
AwardsMedal of Honor (1927)
Distinguished Flying Cross (1927)
Congressional Gold Medal (1928)