Ian Napier
British WWI flying ace (1895–1977) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Captain Ian Patrick Robert Napier MC (24 June 1895 – 9 May 1977) was a Scottish World War I flying ace credited with twelve aerial victories.[1]
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Ian Patrick Robert Napier | |
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Nickname(s) | "Old Naps" |
Born | (1895-06-24)24 June 1895 Milton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland |
Died | 9 May 1977(1977-05-09) (aged 81) Kensington, London, England |
Buried | Dumbarton Cemetery, Dumbarton, Scotland 55°57′05″N 4°32′58″W |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1914–1919 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders No. 40 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | First World War |
Awards | Military Cross Legion d'Honneur (France) |
Relations | Henry Melville Napier, father |
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