Frederick Rutland
Frederick Joseph Rutland, DSC & Bar, AM (21 October 1886 – 28 January 1949) was a British pioneer of naval aviation. A decorated pilot in the First World War, he earned the nickname "Rutland of Jutland" for his exploits at the Battle of Jutland in 1916. He later worked for the Japanese and was interned by the British authorities during the Second World War.
Frederick Joseph Rutland | |
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Rutland (left) with Lieutenant Gerald Livock on HMS Engadine, 1916 | |
| Born | 21 October 1886 Weymouth, England, United Kingdom |
| Died | 28 January 1949 (aged 62) Beddgelert, Wales, United Kingdom |
| Buried | United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Naval Air Service Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1901–1923 |
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross & Bar Albert Medal |
Rutland killed himself in 1949.
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