John Everard Gurdon
British World War I flying ace (1898–1973) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Everard Gurdon, DFC (24 May 1898 – 14 April 1973), was a British flying ace in the First World War credited with twenty-eight victories.[1]
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John Everard Gurdon DFC | |
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Born | (1898-05-24)24 May 1898 Balham, Surrey, England |
Died | 14 April 1973(1973-04-14) (aged 74) Alassio, Italy |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1917–1918 1940–1941 |
Rank | Pilot Officer |
Service number | 86019 |
Unit | Suffolk Regiment No. 22 Squadron |
Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Other work | Journalist and author |
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