"Who’s Who in American Aeronautics"
BELLINGER, PATRICK NEISON LYNCH, Lt. Comdr., U.S.N.; born, Cheraw, S, C„ Oct, 8, 1885; son of Carnot Bellinger and Eleanor (Lynch) Bellinger. Educated: Naval Academy 1907. Professional: U.S. Navy, Cadet to Lt. Commander, 1907; Won highest final merit in Navy in charge 12 in. gun, 1910; Submarine duty, 1912.