Hubert Palmer Game (1892-1918): Aviator who fell to his death

Hubert Palmer Game was born in San Francisco, California on March 13, 1892. 

He attended Cogswell Polytechnic College in San Francisco for two years before enrolling at the University Farm School (now UC Davis). He completed a two-year course in military service, before enlisting for service in World War I on September 15, 1917. He was awarded the Victory Medal for his service. 

After training at the School of Military Aeronautics in Berkeley, California, he was was assigned to Call Field outside of Wichita Falls, Texas. Tragically, he fell to his death on February 2, 1918 at Call Field. 

His funeral included a detachment of infantry from the Presidio, who served as a military escort. Twenty-two Berkeley classmates served as pallbearers. 

Sources: UC Davis; Oakland Tribune; Find a Grave