Edward Orrick McDonnell (November 13, 1891 – January 6, 1960) was an American vice admiral and Medal of Honor recipient.

[2][3][4] On 10 March 1919 Lieutenant Commander McDonnell flew a British-built Sopwith Camel off an overhauled gun turret on the USS Texas and thus became the first man to fly an airplane off a battleship.

[5] Admiral McDonnell died in the 1960 bombing of National Airlines Flight 2511 in Bolivia, North Carolina.

Accredited to: Maryland Date of issue: 12/04/1915 Citation: For extraordinary heroism in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914.

McDonnell established a signal station there day and night, maintaining communication between troops and ships.