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| Name: |
William Ernest "Bull" Staton |
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| Country: |
England |
| Rank: |
Captain |
| Service: |
Royal Flying Corps
Royal Air Force |
| Units: |
62 |
| Victories: |
26 |
| Born: |
27 August 1898 |
| Place of Birth: |
Burton Upon Trent, Derbyshire |
| Died: |
22 July 1983 |
| Place of Death: |
Emsworth, Hampshire |
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| Military Cross (MC) |
"T./2nd Lt. William Ernest Staton, Gen. List and R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On one occasion, when on offensive patrol, he, by the skilful handling of his machine and accurate shooting destroyed two enemy aeroplanes and brought down a third out of control. In addition, during the nine days previous to this, he had destroyed five other enemy machines, two of these being triplanes. The services which he has rendered have been exceptionally brilliant, and his skill and determination are deserving of the highest praise." |
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| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) |
"Lieut. (T./Capt.) William Ernest Staton, M.C.
This officer has already been awarded the Military Cross for gallantry and devotion to duty. Since this award he has accounted for eleven enemy aeroplanes—nine destroyed and two shot down out of control. He has proved himself a most efficient flight commander and an enterprising leader, setting a very fine example to his squadron." |
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| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) Bar |
"Lieut. (A./Capt.) William Ernest Staton, M.C., D.F.C. (FRANCE)
This officer has already been awarded the Military Cross and the Distinguished Flying Cross for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Since his last award he has destroyed five enemy machines and driven down one out of control. His example of courage and resource is a fine incentive to the other pilots of his squadron." |
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| Victories |
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Date |
Time |
Unit |
Aircraft |
Opponent |
Location |
| 1 |
13 Mar 1918 |
1030 |
62 |
Bristol F.2b (C4619) 1 |
Fokker DR.I (OOC) |
Cambrai |
| 2 |
13 Mar 1918 |
1030 |
62 |
Bristol F.2b (C4619) 1 |
Albatros D.V (OOC) |
Cambrai |
| 3 |
21 Mar 1918 |
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62 |
Bristol F.2b 2 |
Fokker DR.I (DESF) |
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| 4 |
26 Mar 1918 |
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62 |
Bristol F.2b 2 |
EA (DES) |
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| 5 |
26 Mar 1918 |
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62 |
Bristol F.2b 2 |
EA (DES) |
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| 6 |
26 Mar 1918 |
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62 |
Bristol F.2b 2 |
EA (OOC) |
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| 7 |
01 Apr 1918 |
1700 |
62 |
Bristol F.2b (C4619) 2 |
Albatros D.V (OOC) |
Bouchoir |
| 8 |
21 Apr 1918 |
0945 |
62 |
Bristol F.2b 2 |
Fokker DR.I (DES) 5 |
SE of Estaires |
| 9 |
03 May 1918 |
1130 |
62 |
Bristol F.2b (C4619) 2 |
Albatros D.V (DES) |
2 mi S of Armentières |
| 10 |
03 May 1918 |
1140 |
62 |
Bristol F.2b (C4619) 2 |
C (DES) |
1 mi SE of Ploegsteert |
| 11 |
22 May 1918 |
0800 |
62 |
Bristol F.2b (C874) 2 |
LVG C (DES) |
N of Laventie |
| 12 |
29 May 1918 |
1915 |
62 |
Bristol F.2b (C874) 2 |
LVG C (DES) |
Aubigny |
| 13 |
30 May 1918 |
1340 |
62 |
Bristol F.2b (C874) 2 |
C (OOC) |
Arras-Cambrai |
| 14 |
02 Jun 1918 |
1945 |
62 |
Bristol F.2b (C874) 2 |
Fokker DR.I (DES) |
S of Pozieres |
| 15 |
05 Jun 1918 |
1645 |
62 |
Bristol F.2b (C874) 2 |
Pfalz D.III (DES) |
Douai |
| 16 |
05 Jun 1918 |
1650 |
62 |
Bristol F.2b (C874) 2 |
Pfalz D.III (DES) |
NW of Douai |
| 17 |
08 Jun 1918 |
1745 |
62 |
Bristol F.2b (C874) 2 |
Pfalz D.III (OOC) |
SE of Bray |
| 18 |
08 Jul 1918 |
0710 |
62 |
Bristol F.2b (D7899) 3 |
Fokker DR.I (DES) |
NW of Carvin |
| 19 |
12 Aug 1918 |
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62 |
Bristol F.2b 4 |
EA (DES) |
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| 20 |
12 Aug 1918 |
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62 |
Bristol F.2b 4 |
EA (DES) |
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| 21 |
13 Aug 1918 |
1030 |
62 |
Bristol F.2b 4 |
Fokker D.VII (OOC) |
Bullecourt |
| 22 |
22 Aug 1918 |
0945 |
62 |
Bristol F.2b (D7899) 4 |
Fokker D.VII (DESF) |
Pronville |
| 23 |
03 Sep 1918 |
1830 |
62 |
Bristol F.2b (D7899) 4 |
Fokker D.VII (DES) |
SE of Marquion |
| 24 |
04 Sep 1918 |
0930 |
62 |
Bristol F.2b (D7899) 4 |
Fokker D.VII (OOC) |
Marquette, N of Cambrai |
| 25 |
15 Sep 1918 |
1705 |
62 |
Bristol F.2b 4 |
Pfalz D.XII (CAP) 6 |
Marquion |
| 26 |
24 Sep 1918 |
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62 |
Bristol F.2b 4 |
Fokker D.VII (OOC) |
E of Cambrai |
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| 1 |
Observer Lt Horace Merritt |
| 2 |
Observer Lt John Gordon |
| 3 |
Observer Sgt William Norman Holmes |
| 4 |
Observer Lt Leslie Mitchell |
| 5 |
Shared with Capt Thomas Purdom & 2Lt Percival Chambers |
| 6 |
Shared with 1 Squadron |
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