James Fitzmaurice

James FitzMaurice (January 6, 1898 - September 26, 1965) was an aviator pioneer. He was a member of the crew of the Bremen. The Bremen made the first successful Trans-Atlantic flight from East to West on April 12, 1928 - April 13, 1928.

Early life

James was born in Dublin, Ireland on January 6, 1898 Considering the customs in his father's family, he was probably baptized "James Michael" and added the name "Christopher" at confirmation. His parents were Michael FitzMaurice and Mary Agnes O' Riordan. The family was then residing at 35 Mountjoy Cottages on Dublin's North Circular Road.

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Dublin, Ireland - January 6 - 1898

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May 23, 1902 At age four, James moved with his parents to a house on Dublin Road, Portlaoise,Ireland. James attended St. Mary's, a Christian Brothers School in Maryboro (Portlaoise) until shortly before his 16th birthday. In 1914 James joined the Irish National Volunteers. Later in 1914, James enlisted in the Cadet Company of the 7th Battalion of the Leinsters. He was then 16 years of age although the "required" minimum age was 19. James was taken out by his father for being underage.

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May 23 - 1902 - Portlaoise

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