Adrian Tonks
Captain Adrian James Boswell Tonks DFC* (10 May 1898 – 14 July 1919) was a British First World War flying ace. He was officially credited with twelve aerial victories, and was twice awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Adrian James Boswell Tonks | |
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| Born | 10 May 1898 Solihull, Warwickshire, England |
| Died | 14 July 1919 (aged 21) Alexandria, Egypt |
| Buried | Hadra War Memorial Cemetery, Alexandria, Egypt 31°12′12″N 29°55′21″E |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Navy Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1916–1919 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | No. 4 (Naval) Squadron RNAS/No. 204 Squadron RAF No. 80 Squadron RAF |
| Battles/wars | World War I • Western Front |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross & bar |
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