Maj. Harold Evans Hartney was born in Pakenham Ontario, Canada April 19, 1888. He served as a pilot in 20 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps. He later became commander of the 27th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group (U. S. Air Service). He had 7 aerial victories during World War I. He became a United States citizen in 1923. Died October 5, 1947 in Washington D.C.
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.