John McCudden
John Anthony McCudden, MC (14 June 1897 – 18 March 1918) was a British flying ace of the First World War, credited with eight aerial victories. He survived a downing by German ace Ulrich Neckel on 28 February 1918, only to be killed in action, possibly by Hans Wolff. He was the younger brother of British ace James McCudden. McCudden's victor cannot be identified for certain since more than one German pilot made a claim in that combat. Wolff died in action only two months later, and his log book disappeared after the end of the war, and with it, details of the battle from his perspective.
Second Lieutenant John Anthony McCudden MC | |
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| Nickname(s) | Jack |
| Born | 14 June 1897 Chatham, Kent, England |
| Died | 18 March 1918 (aged 20) Vicinity of Saint-Souplet, France |
| Buried | Saint-Souplet British Cemetery, France (grave ref. III. D. 4) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1918 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | No. 25 Squadron RFC No. 84 Squadron RFC |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
| Awards | Military Cross |
| Relations | James McCudden (brother) |
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