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Samuel Frederick Henry Thompson was the son of Samuel W. and Florence A.J. Thompson. His father was a registered medical practitioner in Greenwich, London. Thompson served with the Royal Army Service Corps before he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps. A Bristol Fighter pilot, he was the highest scoring ace in 22 Squadron. He shot down thirty enemy aircraft before he was killed in action. |
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| Military Cross (MC) |
T./Lt. Samuel Frederick Henry Thompson, Gen. List., R.A.F.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a fighting pilot. During recent operations he destroyed five enemy machines. He showed great courage and skill, and by his keenness and dash set a fine example to all.
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| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) |
Lieut. (T./Capt.) Samuel Frederick Henry Thompson, M.C. (A.S.C.).
This officer has carried out numerous offensive patrols, displaying the most marked bravery and determination. His boldness in attack and utter disregard of personal danger affords a most inspiring example to his brother pilots. Since June last he has destroyed eleven enemy aeroplanes.
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| Victories |
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Date |
Time |
Unit |
Aircraft |
Opponent |
Location |
| 1 |
22 Apr 1918 |
0840 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (B1136) 1 |
Albatros D.V (OOC) |
E of Merville |
| 2 |
08 May 1918 |
1015 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (B1162) 2 |
C (DESF) |
Arras |
| 3 |
09 May 1918 |
1845 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (B1164) 2 |
Pfalz D.III (OOC) |
N of Douai |
| 4 |
16 May 1918 |
1005 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (B1213) 3 |
Pfalz D.III (DES) |
Douai |
| 5 |
16 May 1918 |
1005 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (B1213) 3 |
Pfalz D.III (DES) |
S of Douai |
| 6 |
16 May 1918 |
1015 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (B1213) 3 |
Pfalz D.III (DES) |
Douai |
| 7 |
21 May 1918 |
1015 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (B1213) 3 |
Pfalz D.III (DES) |
SW of Vitry |
| 8 |
21 May 1918 |
1015 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (B1213) 3 |
Pfalz D.III (OOC) |
SW of Vitry |
| 9 |
22 May 1918 |
1030 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (B1213) 3 |
Albatros D.V (DES) |
Hancourt |
| 10 |
25 May 1918 |
1130 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (B1213) 3 |
Albatros D.V (DESF) |
W of Carvin |
| 11 |
01 Jun 1918 |
1915 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (C929) 3 |
Albatros C (DES) |
Erquinghem |
| 12 |
01 Jun 1918 |
1915 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (C929) 3 |
Albatros D.V (DES) |
Erquinghem |
| 13 |
02 Jun 1918 |
1030 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (C929) 3 |
Pfalz D.III (DESF) |
NE of Lens |
| 14 |
02 Jun 1918 |
1030 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (C929) 3 |
Pfalz D.III (OOC) |
NE of Lens |
| 15 |
05 Jun 1918 |
1030 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (C929) 3 |
Albatros D.V (DES) |
S of Laventie |
| 16 |
05 Jun 1918 |
1030 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (C929) 3 |
Albatros D.V (DES) |
S of Laventie |
| 17 |
23 Jun 1918 |
2045 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (C929) 3 |
Pfalz D.III (OOC) |
La Bassée |
| 18 |
23 Jun 1918 |
2045 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (C929) 3 |
Pfalz D.III (OOC) |
La Bassée |
| 19 |
26 Jul 1918 |
0900 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (D7896) 1 |
Fokker DR.I (OOC) |
Laventie |
| 20 |
08 Aug 1918 |
1040 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (E2477) 3 |
Fokker DR.I (DES) |
Dechy |
| 21 |
13 Aug 1918 |
1130 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b 3 |
Albatros D.V (DES) |
Arras-Cambrai Road |
| 22 |
13 Aug 1918 |
1135 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b 3 |
Albatros D.V (OOC) |
SE of Douai |
| 23 |
13 Aug 1918 |
1140 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b 3 |
Fokker D.VII (DES) |
SE of Douai |
| 24 |
27 Aug 1918 |
1400 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (E2477) 3 |
Fokker D.VII (OOC) |
Senlemont |
| 25 |
27 Aug 1918 |
1400 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (E2477) 3 |
Fokker D.VII (OOC) |
Senlemont |
| 26 |
02 Sep 1918 |
1115 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (E2477) 3 |
Fokker D.VII (DES) |
Haynecourt |
| 27 |
05 Sep 1918 |
1700 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (E2243) 3 |
Fokker D.VII (DESF) |
Douai |
| 28 |
05 Sep 1918 |
1700 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (E2243) 3 |
Fokker D.VII (OOC) |
Douai |
| 29 |
24 Sep 1918 |
1700 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (E2243) 3 |
Fokker D.VII (OOC) |
Cambrai |
| 30 |
27 Sep 1918 |
0720 |
22 |
Bristol F.2b (E2243) 4 |
Halberstadt C (DES) |
N of Noyelles |
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| 1 |
Observer Lt Charles George Gass |
| 2 |
Observer Sgt L Kendrick |
| 3 |
Observer Sgt Ronald Fletcher |
| 4 |
Observer 2Lt Clifford Tolman |
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