Awdry Vaucour
Awdry Morris Vaucour, MC & Bar, DFC (8 March 1890 – 16 July 1918) was a First World War flying ace credited with seven aerial victories. For part of his career he flew with observer/gunner Alan Bott, who would go on to become an ace in his own right. Vaucour was killed in Italy in a "friendly fire" incident, when he was shot down by an Italian Hanriot pilot.
Awdry Morris Vaucour | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Bunny" |
| Born | 8 March 1890 Topcliffe, Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 16 July 1918 (aged 28) Vicinity of Monastier di Treviso, Italy |
| Buried | Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension, Montecchio Precalcino, Italy 45.6665°N 11.5578°E |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1914–1918 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Royal Field Artillery No. 10 Squadron RFC No. 70 Squadron RFC |
| Commands held | No. 45 Squadron RAF |
| Battles/wars | First World War
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| Awards | Military Cross & Bar Distinguished Flying Cross Mentioned in Despatches (2) Medal of Military Valor (Italy) |
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