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| Name: |
William Edward Green |
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| Country: |
England |
| Rank: |
Captain |
| Service: |
Royal Flying Corps
Royal Air Force |
| Unit: |
57 |
| Victories: |
9 |
| Born: |
20 October 1898 |
| Place of Birth: |
Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Died: |
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| Place of Death: |
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The son of Elizah and
Susannah Green, William Edward Green was living in St. Clement Parish, Ipswich in 1901. |
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| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) |
Lieut. (A./Capt.) William Edward Green. (FRANCE)
A skilful, courageous Pilot and a brilliant leader, conspicuous for his sound judgment. No difficulties daunt him, and he has never failed to carry out any task that he may have been set. He sets a splendid example to the whole squadron.
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| Victories |
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Date |
Time |
Unit |
Aircraft |
Opponent |
Location |
| 1 |
06 Jan 1918 |
1200 |
57 |
D.H.4 (A7904) 1 |
Albatros D.V (OOC) |
Lichtervelde |
| 2 |
24 Jan 1918 |
1130 |
57 |
D.H.4 (A2161) 2 |
Fokker DR.I (DESF) |
NW of Roulers |
| 3 |
24 Jan 1918 |
1130 |
57 |
D.H.4 (A2161) 2 |
Albatros D.V (OOC) |
NW of Roulers |
| 4 |
03 Feb 1918 |
1245 |
57 |
D.H.4 (A7674) 2 |
Albatros D.V (OOC) |
Menin |
| 5 |
31 Mar 1918 |
1115 |
57 |
D.H.4 (A7904) 2 |
Pfalz D.III (OOC) |
Bapaume |
| 6 |
10 Aug 1918 |
1830 |
57 |
D.H.4 (D9262) 3 |
Fokker D.VII (OOC) |
Bray-Péronne |
| 7 |
10 Aug 1918 |
1830 |
57 |
D.H.4 (D9262) 3 |
Fokker D.VII (OOC) |
Bray-Péronne |
| 8 |
29 Aug 1918 |
0800 |
57 |
D.H.4 (D9262) 4 |
Fokker D.VII (OOC) |
Ytres |
| 9 |
19 Sep 1918 |
1725 |
57 |
D.H.4 (D8419) 4 |
Fokker D.VII (OOC) |
Havrincourt |
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| 1 |
Observer 2Lt E H Wilson |
| 2 |
Observer 2Lt H S Gros |
| 3 |
Observer 2Lt C G Smith |
| 4 |
Observer Lt A M Barron |
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